Tag: Phyllis Lyon
Phyllis Lyon (1924-2020)
Phyllis Lyon (right) and her wife, Del Martin, at their first wedding in 2004. Phyllis Lyon, the pioneering activist who cofounded the first lesbian rights…
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This Month in SF Gay History: February
Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin at their City Hall wedding in February of 2004. February 3, 1874 On this date in 1874, Gertrude Stein, author…
This Week in SF Gay History: November 10 – 16
November 10, 1924 On this date in 1924, Phyllis Ann Lyon was born in Oklahoma. She became a lesbian pioneer and, with her future wife…
Historical Castro markers finalized
Before 1776 – The native Yelamu people live nearby in the village of Chutchui, relocating each winter to the bayside village of Sitlintac. A creek…
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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