Historical Marker

Ingrid Bergman

Historical marker location:
730 21st Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 21st Street Northwest and H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 21st Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2012

Lisner Auditorium. The George Washington University.

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.