George Washington
Historical marker location:
2201 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Florida Avenue Northwest and Massachusetts Ave Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Florida 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.