When you think of "U" Street come to mind, the first thing that pops up is its vibrant nightlife. However, it's not just the current bars and clubs that make it lively. Rather, it's the type of entertainment that was so prevalent in the 1920s and 1930s that it became a tourist destination. Republic Gardens, which opened in the 1920s and was originally a row house before being converted into a backyard summer garden, was one of those places. It was one of the most popular hubs for jazz and entertainment on "U" Street, with live music being played nightly.
When riots rocked D.C. in 1968, Republic Gardens closed and remained vacant until 1996, when club promoter Marc Barnes purchased it and reopened it as a nightclub catering largely to young black urban professionals in the area. The resurgence of Republic Gardens drew in large crowds and once again became a hosting hub for Black entertainers—on weekends especially, its distinctive spinning spotlight in its adjacent parking lot could be seen all around the city!
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