Duke Ellington House
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The Duke Ellington House, or Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington House, is where Duke Ellington
, the famous African American composer and jazz musician, resided from 1939 through 1961.
The building and/or Ellington's apartment, Apartment 4A, was designated a National Historic Landmark
in 1976.
Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions...
, the famous African American composer and jazz musician, resided from 1939 through 1961.
The building and/or Ellington's apartment, Apartment 4A, was designated a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1976.