Diplomacy

Historical marker location:
2540 Massachusetts Ave Northwest, Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest and Belmont Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest.)

Sheridan Kalorama. Call Box Restoration Project

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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.