District of Columbia Fire Department

Historical marker location:

1342 Florida Avenue Northeast, Trinidad, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Orren Street Northeast and Florida Avenue Northeast on Orren Street Northeast.)

Engine Company 10, Truck Company 13, Ambulance 10

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.