Historical Marker
The Hub
Historical marker location:
1433 H Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northeast and Maryland Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east on H Street Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2012
Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE 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.