The United States Navy Memorial
Historical marker location:
701 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia
( Memorial is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and 8th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1987
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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.