The map below shows the location of several venues known for regular jazz performances, past and present. Theaters are also shown, as these were sometimes venues for music performances.
Mouse-over and click the dots to see more information. Some venues do not have a related image.
Locations in the map above are shown in the following table:
| OtherVenueName | Address | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Club | 210 Walnut Street | The 210 Club was owned by ___ and two musicians: __ and . The club opened in YYYY and regularly hosted _. | Suart Scholl @ FB “Midtown Harrisburg Group”; https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/harrisburg-pa/charles-morrison-4854700 |
| Alcazar Hotel | 627 Boas Street | NA | Jackson, C in To a Harmony with Our Souls (CPFJ) |
| Bijou | 214 Locust St. | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Blue Swan | 318 Verbeke Street | Mack Granderson (a pastor as of 2019) owned the Black Swan across the street from the Broadstreet Market. The Blue Swan burned in 1990 along with adjacent buildings and Alsedek’s Restaurant. | The Patriot, April 3, 1990 |
| Cameron Cafe | NA | NA | NA |
| Clover Club | 2013 N 6th St | NA | NA |
| Dauphin Room | NA | NA | NA |
| Fidge Alexander’s | Herr and 7th | This hotel, owned by Marjorie Alexander, featured her ensemble, “Marj and the Majors.” | NA |
| Grand | 14th and Derry | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Hi Hat | 4th and Chestnut | Predecessor to the Central PA Friends of Jazz, this jazz club featured Ronnie Water’s quartet six nights a week and lured patrons with neon signage upon its rounded corner architecture. | To a Harmony with Our Souls (CPFJ) |
| Horseshoe Bar | Court & Strawberry | NA | NA |
| Hudson’s | Sixth Street | NA | NA |
| Jackson Hotel | 1040 N 6th Street | One of the few hotels that catered to black clientele prior to the Civil Rights movement, including jazz greats like Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington. | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/09/jackson_house_harrisburg.html |
| Lawson’s - The Palace | 7th and Verbeke | Lawson’s was one of Harrisburg’s clubs that hosted jazz musicians… | Suart Scholl @ FB “Midtown Harrisburg Group” |
| Lawson’s Hotel | 7th and Herr | NA | NA |
| Lounge 21 | 21 South 2nd Street | NA | https://www.pennlive.com/life/2017/09/a_piece_of_harrisburg_history.html |
| Lowes | 410 Market St. | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Lucky Seven | 524 Maclay Street | NA | NA |
| Madrid Palestra Ballroom | 3rd and Chestnut Streets | The opening night of this venue featured Duke Ellington. | To a Harmony with Our Souls (CPFJ) |
| National | 6th and Dauphin | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| National | 1818 Sixth St. | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| New Capitol | NA | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Paradise Alley | PA-441, Harrisburg, PA 17111 | NA | https://www.pennlive.com/food/2014/08/throwback_thursday_paradise_al.html |
| Penway | 18th and State | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Rialto | 3rd and Harris | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Rich Felton’s Hotel | Cowden and Herr | NA | NA |
| Rio | 323 Walnut Street | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Roxy | 13th and Derry | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Senate | 1215 N. 2nd Street | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| St. Moritz | 714 N 3rd St | Mack Granderson owned this establishment, as well as the Black Swan. | Ray Santatna @ FB “Midtown Harrisburg GRoup” Tom DeMartile or Mike Easton should know more |
| State | 208 Locust St | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |
| Uptown | North Fourth and Schuylkill | Harrisburg’s many movie theaters were found through the city, on Second, Market, Derry, Third and other thoroughfares in the capitol. | NA |