Historical Marker
Army Nurse Corps Training
Historical marker location:
1322 Main Drive Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Main Drive Northwest, 0.2 miles east of 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)
Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Walking Tour.
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.