Carl Lutz

Historical marker location:

1828 Corcoran Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Corcoran Street Northwest east of 19th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2010

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.