Brickyards to Buildings
Historical marker location:
1035 10th Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Florida Avenue Northeast and 10th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on Florida Avenue Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2012
Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail
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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.