Washington: The City

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest south of Madison Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks

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.