For the Working People
Historical marker location:
801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Mount Vernon Square, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Place Northwest (U.S. 1) and 9th Street Northwest (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west on Mount Vernon Place Northwest.)
Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw 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.