Washington, DC: Capital and City
Historical marker location:
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Federal Triangle, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.)
Make No Little Plans. Federal Triangle Heritage Trail
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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.