Historical Marker

WRAMC - Modern Era

Historical marker location:
1010 Butternut Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Main Drive Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Walking Tour.

The District was the site of a major flood in 1889: On June 4, 1889, a massive flood swept through the city, causing extensive damage and killing more than 20 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and a failure of the city's sewer system.
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