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Place #1
Distance: 0.04mi , Attraction : Metro station
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U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo, 1240 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
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U Street/African-American Civil War/Cardozo metro station
Our first stop on this tour is on this corner,
at the U Street/African-American Civil War/Cardozo metro station.

It is hard to believe that at some point this massive infrastructure used to be the home to several establishments including The Republic Theatre.

Back in 1921, it was located at the heart of the U Street African-American shopping district,
and was known as a ‘negro’ theatre, during America’s segregation era.
Its auditorium seated around 1,250 people.

The theatre was demolished in 1976 to make room for the new Metro system.
And don’t get me wrong, I do love the Metro system, but it’s too bad that the Republic Theatre no longer exists.


As commuters and visitors are busy bustling through the station, in a previous life this landmark housed a quaint and stunning theatre where African-Americans enjoyed the latest movies and cinema.


Our next stop is right across the street at The Lincoln Theatre. So head across the street and I’ll see you there.

  http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/20564
Place #2
Distance: 0.02mi , Attraction : Historic Theatre
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1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
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The Lincoln Theatre
Here we are at the Lincoln Theatre,
to our left.
Let's stop here for a moment while I tell you some stories.


Designed by architect Reginald Geare in 1921, and opening it's doors in 1922, the theatre was a cultural center in D.C., historically known for being headlined by Washington natives Duke Ellington and Pearl Bailey,
yet were joined by nationally acclaimed artists such as Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong.
If you haven’t heard of them, you should look them up!


Prior to its live performances and stage recognition, the Lincoln Theatre showcased silent film and vaudeville to DC’s African-American community.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt often celebrated his birthday and threw parties at the Lincoln Colonnade, a party hall once located at this theatre.

It closed shortly after the 1968 race-related riots. When it reopened, it served mostly as a movie theater until 1983.
Restored in 1994, it's been active ever since,
and now hosts some of the city’s most attractive musical acts and performers including Peter Frampton, Kendrick Lamar, and Billy Idol.
I think the only thing those three artists might have in common is that they’ve all performed at The Lincoln Theatre.

So you see how diverse the entertainment is that this theatre attracts.

I’ve seen numerous comedy acts there that had my sides hurting for days from all the laughter.

You really should check out some of the city’s live performances here and continue supporting the history of a vibrant cultural space!


Our next destination is about 10 paces to the east.

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  https://www.thelincolndc.com/?utm_source=UCPLaces.com
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 U Street/African-American Civil War/Cardozo metro station
Map Pin Place 2 The Lincoln Theatre
Map Pin Place 3 Ben's Chili Bowl and Ben Ali Way
Map Pin Place 4 True Reformer Building
Map Pin Place 5 U Street Music Hall
Map Pin Place 6 Lee's Flower Shop
Map Pin Place 7 African-American Civil War Memorial
Map Pin Place 8 T Street and Vermont Ave check-in
Map Pin Place 9 Maya Angelou School
Map Pin Place 10 All Souls Bar
Map Pin Place 11 Right Proper Brewing and Mural
Map Pin Place 12 The Howard Theater
Map Pin Place 13 Duke Ellington Statue & Graffiti Wall
Map Pin Place 14 The Kiss Lounge
Map Pin Place 15 The Bible Bookstore
Map Pin Place 16 801 Restaurant
Map Pin Place 17 Nellie's
Map Pin Place 18 Dirty Goose/Velvet Lounge
Map Pin Place 19 UCPlaces Tours
Map Pin Place 20 Wet Dog/9:30 Club
Map Pin Place 21 Howard University
Map Pin Place 22 Florida Avenue Grill



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