Renewal and Loss
Historical marker location:
398 G Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street Southwest and G Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2004
River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest Heritage Trail
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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.