Historical Marker

The Hawarden

Historical marker location:
1419 R Street Northwest, Logan Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is on R Street Northwest just west of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

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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