United House of Prayer for All People
Historical marker location:
1730 7th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 7th Street Northwest (U.S. 29) just north of R Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1996
Church on the Rock of the Apostolic Faith
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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.