Historical Marker

The Colonial

Historical marker location:
1311 30th Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 30th Street Northwest north of N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Erected 1820 ยท Restored 1953

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.
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