Wormley's Hotel Site

Historical marker location:

1500 H Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and H Street Northwest when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest.)

African American Heritage Trail. 1500 H Street, Northwest.

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.