Zalmon Richards House

Historical marker location:

1301 Corcoran St NW, Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Corcoran Street Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Corcoran Street Northwest.)

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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.