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Historical marker location:
2 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, NoMa/Sursum Corda, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street Northeast and Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2012
Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail
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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.