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What Did Columbia Heights Look Like After the 1968 Riots?

Published April 14, 2015

A series of tragic photos showing Columbia Heights after the 1968 Washington, DC riots.

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Across from the theater

This is the building across from the Tivoli Theater.

14th Street riot aftermath

Pages: 12345

Posted in Historical Events, The Best Of
and tagged 1960s, Columbia Heights, riots

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