The Heyday of Four-and-a-Half Street
Historical marker location:
400 I Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of I Street Southwest and 4th Street Southwest on I Street Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2004
River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest Heritage Trail
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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.