Historical Marker
The Extra Mile
Historical marker location:
1494 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest.)
Points of Light Volunteer Pathway.
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.