Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine

Historical marker location:

4250 Harewood Road Northeast, Catholic University, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Harewood Road Northeast south of Taylor Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1988

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.