The Pearl

Historical marker location:

800 Wharf Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Wharf Street Southwest and 7th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Wharf Street Southwest.)

Marker installed: 2017

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.