U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

REMOVED

SEE LOCATION SECTION

Black Broadway

@ArtBlocDC #ArtBlocDC

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017

1. Black Broadway Marker

Inscription.
Not too long ago black artists, performers, and patrons created this place called Black Broadway, risen from the ground ascending to monumental heights the entire world witnessed in awe! Every day... every night.

Black Broadway is sacred and must be preserved forever.

Erected by ArtBlocDC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 55.011′ N, 77° 1.88′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in U Street Corridor. Marker was on U Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the alleyway behind Jumbo Slice Pizza. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1344 U Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

walking distance of this location. Dedicated in Honor of Claven Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old Man River" (within shouting distance of this marker); "No More Auction Block For Me" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Wade in the Water" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Stand By Me" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Othello" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017

2. Black Broadway Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017

3. Black Broadway Marker

DC Flag on Black Broadway Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017

4. DC Flag on Black Broadway Mural

Black Broadway Mural from the South image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017

5. Black Broadway Mural from the South

The Afro-Columbian Mural on the other wall of the alley image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 23, 2018

6. The Afro-Columbian Mural on the other wall of the alley

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on March 24, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.