Early Fire Fighting

Historical marker location:

3300 Newark Street Northwest, Cleveland Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Newark Street Northwest and 33rd Place Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Newark Street Northwest. Reported unreadable.)

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.