U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Negro Alliance's Sanitary Grocery Protest Site
1936 11th Street, NW
— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 38° 55.002′ N, 77° 1.632′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. Marker is on 11th Street Northwest just south of U Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1936 11th St NW, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "We had everything we needed right here." (within shouting distance of this marker); Industrial Bank of Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); African American Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named African American Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away); The True Reformer Building (about 400 feet away); Evans-Tibbs House (about 400 feet away); Ben's Chili Bowl / Minnehaha Theater (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Additional keywords. Free Speech court cases
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.