Historical Marker

Western Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue

Historical marker location:
Federal Triangle, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 13th Street Northwest, in the median.)
Marker installed: 1980

[Freedom Plaza]

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.
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