Alain Locke Residence

Historical marker location:

1326 R Street Northwest, Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on R Street Northwest west of 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1326 R Street, NW

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.