The Old Brick Capitol
Historical marker location:
1 1st Street Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from 1st Street Northeast south of Maryland Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1950
[Old Capitol Prison]. [U.S. Supreme Court Building National Historic Landmark]
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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.