Cultural Institutions

Historical marker location:

2924 Upton Street Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Upton Street Northwest west of 29th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call. Artist: Rebecca Osten

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.