The Wilson Center

Historical marker location:

1470 Irving Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Irving Street Northwest east of 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

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.