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This month in SF Gay History: August

Author: Icarus Published Date: August 28, 2015 Leave a Comment on 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,…

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This Week in SF Gay History: December 1 – 7

Author: Icarus Published Date: December 1, 2014 Leave a Comment on This Week in SF Gay History: December 1 – 7

December 5, 1933 On this date in 1933, Prohibition was repealed with the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Gay bars start…

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Plaque honoring disco legend Sylvester, one of 20 plaques that will be part of the Rainbow Honor Walk in the Castro.
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Castro’s Rainbow Honor Walk

Author: Icarus Published Date: August 25, 2014 Leave a Comment on Castro’s Rainbow Honor Walk

Over the last several months, the 400 and 500 block of Castro Street, the epicenter of the City’s gayest neighborhood, has been undergoing a massive…

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