We received the following message from Jim Moser, Project Director for “Through a Rainbow Lens, A Reflection on Lynn’s LGBTQ+ History” looking for stories and information to help them with their project:
I am documenting LGBTQ+ bars in Lynn as part of United Lynn Pride’s history project and I am reaching out to people who I think might have a good memory of the past. I’ve gone through past issues of the Lynn Item and compiled the table below. I’d love your comments.
In particular, do you know the name and/or dates of a short-lived lesbian bar at Seaport Landing, possibly connected with Joanne Patrizi MacDonald? Do you know someone who might know? Do you know anything about “the Gay Blade”, possibly on Central Ave?
Thank you!
Jim Moser
To talk with Jim or to submit information please email him by clicking here.
ULP recently received a $20,000 grant to help fund this project. Read more by clicking here.
| Name | Address | Dates of Operation | Notes |
| The Lighthouse Cafe | 776 Washington St | 1937-1975 | Owners1937 Hugh A. CollinsRobert CollinsFrances Collins |
| Mr. Dominic’s | 34-36 Central Ave | 1975-1980 | Dominic L. Serino |
| Fran’s Place | 776 Washington St | 1976-2016 | Frances L. CollinsJohn J. Collins |
| Tamany Hall Lounge | 418-420 Union St | 1978-1981 | Unknown 1978Dominic L. Serino 1980 |
| Mr Dominic’s | 212 Broad St | 1983-1988 | Dominic L. Serino |
| Joseph’s | 191 Oxford St | 1988-2004 | Karl D. Norgoal and his partnerJoseph Grover |
| 47 Central | 47 Central Ave | 1998-2012 | George Chakoutis to 2009William Mahoney 2009-2012 |
| Club Central | 649 Lynnway | 2004-2004 | Keith Williams |
| Northern Nights | 649 Lynnway | 2011-2014 | Kevin J Cahill |
| Cirque @ 47 Central | 47 Central Ave | 2012-2013 | William Mahoney |
| Pub Central | 47 Central Ave | 2013-2015 | George Chakoutis |
| Unknown | Seaport Landing | Unknown | Joane Patrizzi MacDonald? |
| The Gay Blade? | Central Square |
The above information was submitted to us by Jim Moser.
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