Development in the neighborhood

Historical marker location:

1913 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest near 20th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood

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.