Enterprising Families

Historical marker location:

1237 H Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northeast and 13th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on H Street Northeast.)

Marker installed: 2012

Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE 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.