Indonesian Embassy / Walsh-McLean Mansion
Historical marker location:
2020 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2017
Historic Site, Washington, DC. 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
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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.