Naval Historical Foundation

Historical marker location:

805 Kidder Breese Street, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Dahlgren Avenue Southeast south of Kidder Breese Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1982

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.