Commodore John Rodgers House

Historical marker location:

1510 H St NW, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Madison Place Northwest, 0.1 miles south of H Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1902

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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.