Republic F-105D Thunderchief

Historical marker location:

MacDill Boulevard Southeast, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of MacDill Boulevard Southeast and Brookley Avenue Southwest, in the median on MacDill Boulevard Southeast.)

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.