The Center for Naval History - The Navy Museum

Historical marker location:

805 Kidder Breese Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Dahlgren Avenue Southeast and Kidder Breese Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south on Dahlgren Avenue 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.