Radford House

Historical marker location:

2300 E Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Memorial can be reached from 23rd Street Northwest south of E Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Dedicated May 5, 2013.

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The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.