British Spare Rhodes Tavern, 1814

Historical marker location:

1455 F St NW, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of F Street Northwest and 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on F 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.