Griffith Stadium
Historical marker location:
700 V Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of V Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2011
"Lift Every Voice". Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains 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.