Historical Marker
Maria Gomez, RN, MPH
Historical marker location:
3910 Georgia Ave NW, 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) just north of Randolph Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2011
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.