Corridor to 13th Street entrance. Painted murals depict African-American musicians dancing in the street, an homage to U Street's cultural heritage. U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo is a Washington Metro station in Washington, DC on the Green Line. The station is located in northwest Washington and serves the popular U Street neighborhood; nearby attractions include the Lincoln Theatre, the historic restaurant Ben's Chili Bowl, and two prominent nightclubs—The Black Cat and the 9:30 Club. The station is also a short walk due east of the neighborhood of Adams Morgan.
The station is single-platform with entrances at opposite ends, both on U Street at 10th and 13th Streets. "Cardozo" was added to the name just before opening, and refers to the nearby Cardozo High School. "African-Amer Civil War Memorial" was added in 1999. Service began on May 11, 1991.
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo station. |
