WRAMC - Modern Era

Historical marker location:

1010 Butternut Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Main Drive Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Walking Tour

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.