Garnet Elementary School. His mother lied and said he was 6 years old so he could attend elementary school. He preferred drawing to music, and spent a lot of time watching baseball at Griffith Stadium.

Located at 300 Pontiac Ave Baltimore, Maryland, USA 21225

 John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church. Duke attended here as a child. He would go to two services on Sunday's, usually.

Located at 1923 Ashland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA 21205

The Gayety Theater. He used to sneak in here when he was bout 12 years old to watch the musicians, dancers, and comedians. This was an early influence to push him into being a performer.

Located at 405 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

The Armstrong Manual Training Institute. Duke began classes here in 1913, studying commercial art. It was during this time is friend Edward McEntree gave him the nickname "Duke" because of his fashion sense.

Located in Washington, D.C., USA. Closed in 1996

The Pratt Institute. Duke won a full scholarship to attend the institute. He declined the scholarship and dropped out of high school in February 1917 to pursue a career as a musician.

Located at 144 W 14th St. New York, New York, USA 10011

True Reformer's Hall. Duke formed a band after leaving high school, called "The Duke Serenaders". They played their first gig here in 1918, with Duke playing piano, a guitar, drums, and a saxophone.

Located at 1200 U Street Northwest, Washington D.C., USA

The Lafayette Theatre. Duke had to share the stage with a vaudeville act who wanted to use Duke's band to back up his act. At the end of the gig, the other act wanted Duke to tour with him. Duke said no, and stayed in New York City.

Located at located at 132nd Street and 7th Avenue, Harlem, New York, USA

The Cotton Club. A local radio station would feature bands live on Radio. This gave Duke the exposure to people all across the U.S. During the late 1920's.

Located at 666 W. 125 Street New York, New York, USA 10027

St. John the Divine. Duke composed and performed religious music in large churches such as this one, and Westminster Abbey below.

Located at St . John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York , New York 10025

Westminster Abbey.

Located at Broad Sanctuary, London, England, SW1P 3PA

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He had lung cancer, and was admitted. A piano was brought to his room. He died here on May 24, 1974.

Located at 622 W. 168th St, New York, New York, USA 10032