Lewis House
Historical marker location:
456 N Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from N Street Southwest west of 4th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west.)
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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.