Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Historical marker location:

2400 6th Street Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 6th Street Northwest south of Howard Place Northwest, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1995

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.