Visionary and Park Champion
Historical marker location:
Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest north of Chapin Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)
Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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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.