Historical Marker
Helen Keller 1880 - 1969
Historical marker location:
1450 G Steet Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia
( Marker is on G Steet Northwest west of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
The Extra Mile. 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.