[3] The neighborhood was founded in 1873 by Amzi Barber, a businessman who served on the board of trustees of neighboring Howard University.

Extensive focus was placed on the landscaping of this neighborhood, as developers spent a large sum of money to plant flower beds and trees to attract high-profile professionals from the city.

Efforts by many, especially multiple actions by students from Howard University, [citation needed] led to the integration of the area.

Between 1886 and 1891, what newspapers called a "fence war" between LeDroit Park residents and "intruders" seeking a corridor from Howard Town to downtown unfolded.

[11] One of LeDroit Park's more recognizable features is its Victorian mansions, houses and row-houses, designed by architect James McGill.

[16][17] The mural shows the African-American heritage of the neighborhood, the changing community and landscape and historical and architectural scenes from the past and present.