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    Elwah Land Project

    Located on the Olympic Peninsula, near Port Angeles, Elwah Farms was a gay version of the “back to the land” movement of the mid 70s.

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    Elwah Farms Goats

    Located on the Olympic Peninsula, near Port Angeles, Elwah Farms was a gay version of the “back to the land” movement of the mid 70s.

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    Gay Community Center Arson Flyer

    The Gay Community Center was destroyed by arson in 1976.

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    Golden Horseshoe Interior

    In the early 1960s, the Golden Horseshoe became Seattle's first regular-hours bar where men could dance openly with men.

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    Golden Horseshoe Ad

    In the early 1960s, the Golden Horseshoe became Seattle's first regular-hours bar where men could dance openly with men.

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    611 Valentine Party

    MacIver Wells opened the 611 Tavern just before the 1962 World’s Fair to capitalize on the flood of tourists that washed through Seattle.

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    Peter Wichern

    In 1967, Dorian Society member Peter Wichern appeared on the cover of Seattle magazine.

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    The Mocambo

    Like many of the bars and taverns in Pioneer Square, the Mocambo Restaurant and Lounge was far more than just a lounge.

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    Blair and Friend at Garden of Allah

    The Garden of Allah was known for vaudeville, burlesque, and variety shows with female impersonators as its main attraction.

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    Francis Blair

    The Garden of Allah was known for vaudeville, burlesque, and variety shows with female impersonators as its main attraction.

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    Jewel Box Review

    The Garden of Allah was known for vaudeville, burlesque, and variety shows with female impersonators as its main attraction.

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    Garden of Allah Diagram

    The Garden of Allah was known for vaudeville, burlesque, and variety shows with female impersonators as its main attraction.

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    Card Game

    In addition to the bars and baths, GLBT people have always had private space. Many informal social networks existed, especially in urban areas.

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    Etruscans

    In addition to the bars and baths, GLBT people have always had private space. Many informal social networks existed, especially in urban areas.

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    Ferry

    In addition to the bars and baths, GLBT people have always had private space. Many informal social networks existed, especially in urban areas.

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    South End Steam Baths Ad

    While not the only gay bathhouse in Seattle, the South End was certainly the oldest.

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    South End Steam Baths Entrance

    While not the only gay bathhouse in Seattle, the South End was certainly the oldest.

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    South End Steam Baths

    While not the only gay bathhouse in Seattle, the South End was certainly the oldest.

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    Double Header

    The Double Header advertises itself as the oldest continually operating gay bar on the West Coast.

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    Casino

    The Casino, located down a flight of stairs under this marquee, was a gay and lesbian gathering spot in the 1930s through 1950s.