Historical Marker
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Historical marker location:
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Federal Triangle, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 14th Street Northwest south of D Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2012
Make No Little Plans. Federal Triangle 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.