Historical Marker

The Old Naval Hospital

Historical marker location:
921 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is on E Street Southeast east of 10th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)

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.
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