Booker T. Washington 1856 - 1915

Historical marker location:

655 15th Street Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest north of F Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

The Extra Mile. Points of Light Volunteer Pathway

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.