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Bookmark or Share- U Street | Washington DCU Street was once truly the heart of Black culture in America, attracting locals and visitors for an unparalleled music and nightlife scene. Perhaps not coincidentally, it’s also the birthplace of celebrated DC hero, jazz musician Duke Ellington.
- Things to See & Do On U Street - Washington DCFrom Phillips Collection-commissioned work on 905 U Street NW to the side of Ben’s Chili Bowl, it's easy to wander through U Street's most colorful corners, where you'll see tributes to historic trailblazers, joyful depictions of jazz legends and thought-provoking commentary.
- U Street: The Historic Black Broadway - District BridgesThe U Street corridor became known as The Black Broadway because of its prominent Black arts and business communities. U Street has served as a bastion for Black history and culture. The Twelfth Street YMCA, the country’s first to exclusively serve African Americans, opened in 1853.
- U Street (Washington, D.C.) - WikipediaU Street is a largely Victorian-era neighborhood, developed between 1862 and 1900, the majority of which has been designated as the Greater U Street historic district. At the time of the Civil War, the area was woods and open fields.
- U Street DC Historical NWDC Corrindor aka Greater U StreetImagine a place where history, culture, and vibrant energy come together—welcome to U Street in Washington, D.C. Known as “Black Broadway,” U Street has been the heart of African American culture and activism for decades.
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