Eastland Gardens
Historical marker location:
4115 Lee Street Northeast, Eastland Gardens, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Lee Street Northeast east of 42nd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.)
African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. Between Kenilworth and Anacostia Avenues, and Lee and Ord Streets, NE
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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.