Buchanan

Historical marker location:

2330 15th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and W Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1930

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.