Tag: Harvey Milk
Former Supervisor Harry Britt dies
I just thought Harry was a great asset to San Francisco and did a really fantastic job. He’s kind of an unsung hero because he’s…
Harvey Milk’s claims of dishonorable discharge for homosexuality prove true
Harvey Milk, the first openly-gay politician in San Francisco who was assassinated in 1978, often claimed to reporters that he had been dishonorably discharged from…
This month in SF Gay History: August
August 2, 1924 On this date in 1924, author James Baldwin (Giovanni’s Room), now honored on the Castro’s Rainbow Honor Walk, was born. August 19,…
This Month in SF Gay History: May
Cast of the “Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City” musical in San Francisco (May 2011) May 5, 1921 On this date in 1921, Dorothy Louise…
Lucky 13 to be demolished?
SocketSite broke the news this morning that Lucky 13 may become the latest victim to the Market Street condo construction boom, which has seen several…
This Week in SF Gay History: November 24 – 30
Oscar Wilde (1889) November 30, 1900 On this date in 1900, writer Oscar Wilde, now honored on Castro’s Rainbow Honor Walk, died of cerebral meningitis,…
This Week in SF Gay History: November 3 – 9
November 7, 1961 On this date in 1961, Jose Sarria, the first openly gay political candidate in the U.S., finished 9th for 5 open SF…
The party moves to SF’s gay downtown
SF’s Gay Halloween – Part 3 Halloween in the Polk, SF’s first gay downtown The Nob Hill Club opened in the Polk in 1950, becoming the…
NPS identifies potential LGBT heritage sites
The National Park Service has identified hundreds of potential sites of LGBT interest for consideration for national landmark status, according to an article in this…
Castro historical plaques to be unveiled
The 20 plaques featuring historical snippets about the Castro neighborhood’s history are slated to be unveiled today at a 6:00 p.m. ceremony at Harvey Milk…
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