Jones-Haywood School of Ballet
Historical marker location:
1200 Delafield Place Northwest, 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Delafield Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)
African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC. 1200 Delafield Place, NW
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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.