Historical Marker
The Minuteman Memorial Building
Historical marker location:
100 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is on First Street Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1) south of Constitution Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)
ROA National Headquarters.
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.