Like a Village

Historical marker location:

1701 11th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street Northwest and R Street Northwest when traveling north on 11th Street Northwest.)

City Within a City. Greater U Street 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.