Westbury Bar (Philadelphia Gayborhood/1963 to 2014) Color:Dark Grey Heather Dietrich’s tuxedo became a symbol

Dietrich’s tuxedo became a symbol of sophistication and rebellion

“the gang of five from the Paragon incident … firing off a communique to defend the glamour of the drag life and to ‘dispel the ugly rumors’ … cheap gossip is pretty much our market”

Midtowne was one of the last of its kind

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Westbury Bar (Philadelphia Gayborhood/1963 to 2014) Color:Dark Grey Heather Dietrich’s tuxedo became a symbolThe Westbury Philadelphia T Shirt From 1963 to 2014, The Westbury held its post on 13th Street like a faithful anchor of the Philadelphia Gayborhood a no nonsense tavern where the drinks were strong, the lights were forgiving, and the regulars knew exactly which stool was theirs. Long before rainbow crosswalks and cocktail menus, The Westbury was already doing the quiet work: giving queer Philadelphians a place to sit, breathe, flirt, celebrate, and