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Historical marker location:

Kalorama Triangle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 20th Street Northwest and Columbia Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 20th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2005

Roads to Diversity. Adams Morgan Heritage Trail.

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.