Willis Richardson Residence

Historical marker location:

512 U Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on U Street Northwest west of 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 512 U Street, NW

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.