Howard Theatre (historic African American performance venue)

The Howard Theatre opened in 1910 in the Shaw neighborhood and became a major venue for African American performers during the 20th century, hosting artists such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Marvin Gaye. The building exemplifies early-20th-century urban theater architecture and cultural infrastructure in Washington, D.C. After periods of decline and closure, the Howard Theatre underwent a major restoration and reopened to the public in 2012 as a performing arts venue.