Four decades ago, a bat-wielding mob raged through Washington Square Park, leaving dozens injured and one dead. The violence lasted only 10 minutes, but the repercussions persist today.
Source: New York Times
When a Violent Race Riot in Washington Square Park Roiled New York City
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