Roma Restaurant

Historical marker location:

3301 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Cleveland Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue Northwest and Macomb Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Connecticut Avenue 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.