Historical Marker

American Ice Company

Historical marker location:
11 District Square Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of District Square Southwest and Maine Avenue Southwest on District Square Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2017

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.
District of Columbia random facts