Power from the Wind
Historical marker location:
40 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( The marker is on Maryland Avenue Southwest west of 1st Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.)
Sustainable Solutions: Residential Wind Turbines
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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.