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Lincoln Theatre (U Street)

DC's historic U Street venue, opened 1922; once the centerpiece of Black Broadway.

Theater / Performing artsSubmitted by @blackwiki
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U Street was known as Black Broadway in the early 20th century. Lincoln Theatre hosted Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, and Cab Calloway. Restored in 1994 by the city.

Location

1215 U St NW, Washington, DC, USA

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