How High is the River?

Historical marker location:

3306 Water Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( The marker is on Water Street Northwest west of 33rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Reported unreadable.)

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.