Historical Marker

The Doctor Is In

Historical marker location:
529 Florida Avenue Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Florida Avenue Northwest west of 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2013

Worthy Ambition. LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale Heritage Trail

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.
District of Columbia random facts