Former Site, Columbian Harmony Cemetery
Historical marker location:
919 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Brentwood, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Place Northeast and Rhode Island Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.)
1857-1959
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The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.