From Workers to Environment

Historical marker location:

Federal Triangle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Constitution Avenue NW (U.S. 1/50) east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2012

Make No Little Plans. Federal Triangle Heritage Trail

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.