Franciscan Monastery

Historical marker location:

1400 Quincy Street Northeast, Brookland, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of 14th Street Northeast and Quincy Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1991

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.