The True Reformer Building
Historical marker location:
1203 U Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of U Street Northwest and 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on U Street Northwest.)
City Within a City. Greater U Street Heritage Trail
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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.