Let the Good Times Roll

Historical marker location:

1229 33rd Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Prospect Street Northwest and 33rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Prospect Street Northwest.)

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.