Historical Marker
Howard Theatre
Historical marker location:
625 T Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is on T Street Northwest east of 7th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2011
Lift Every Voice Georgia Avenue. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains 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.