PA-117 Billie Holiday (1915-1959)

Marker text: Billie Holiday (1915-1959)
Known as "Lady Day," she was called the greatest jazz vocalist of her time. Starting in 1933, she recorded with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and others. Notable songs include "Lover Man," "Strange Fruit." In this city, she often lived here.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 1992

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Location: 1409 Lombard St., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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