Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Historical marker location:
2640 16th Street Northwest, Adams Morgan, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 16th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2011
A Beaux-Arts Beauty. Adams Morgan 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.