Cleaning Up Cowtown
Historical marker location:
2400 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Barry Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)
Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains 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.