Ending Slavery in Washington
Historical marker location:
601 Indiana Avenue Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street Northwest and Indiana Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 6th Street Northwest.)
Civil War to Civil Rights. Downtown 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.