The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Historical marker location:
1725 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue Northwest and St. Matthews Court Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Rhode Island Avenue Northwest.)
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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.