Brownlow’s Bittersweet Farewell: A Glimpse into the Turbulent Tenure of Washington’s Commissioner

September 10, 1920, marked the end of an era in Washington D.C. as Commissioner Louis Brownlow bid adieu to his fellow Kiwanians at a farewell luncheon held on the rooftop of the Washington Hotel. The gathering, attended by 175 Kiwanians and their guests, was a poignant reminder of the turbulent times the city had faced under Brownlow’s leadership.