U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dedicated in Honor of Claven Wood
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 5, 2019
In the aftermath of the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, following the burning and destruction, Claven Wood purchased and restored 1351 U Street.
During the restoration, Mr. Wood made the decision to preserve a small portion of the neighboring Republic Theater, a historic venue from U Street's Black Broadway era.
He owned and operated Wood's Auto Repair, between 1982-2002.
Since retiring, Mr. Wood has continued to provided local entrepreneurs with opportunities to realize their dreams on U Street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 38° 55.024′ N, 77° 1.868′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. Marker is on U Street Northwest just east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1351 U Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" (a few steps from this marker); "Old Man River" (a few steps from this marker); "No More Auction Block For Me" (a few steps from this marker); "Wade in the Water" (a few steps from this marker); "Stand By Me" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Othello" (within shouting distance of this marker); "All Men Are Brothers" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 5, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.