Historical Marker
Holmead Legacy
Historical marker location:
3500 13th St NW, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Street Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2009
Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights 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.