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Lynn LGBTQ+ History Project seeking stories & information

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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.


NameAddressDates of OperationNotes
The Lighthouse Cafe776 Washington St1937-1975Owners1937 Hugh A. CollinsRobert CollinsFrances Collins
Mr. Dominic’s34-36 Central Ave1975-1980Dominic L. Serino
Fran’s Place776 Washington St1976-2016Frances L. CollinsJohn J. Collins
Tamany Hall Lounge418-420 Union St1978-1981Unknown 1978Dominic L. Serino  1980
Mr Dominic’s212 Broad St1983-1988Dominic L. Serino
Joseph’s191 Oxford St1988-2004Karl D. Norgoal and his partnerJoseph Grover
47 Central47 Central Ave1998-2012George Chakoutis to 2009William Mahoney 2009-2012
Club Central649 Lynnway2004-2004Keith Williams
Northern Nights649 Lynnway2011-2014Kevin J Cahill
Cirque @ 47 Central47 Central Ave2012-2013William Mahoney
Pub Central47 Central Ave2013-2015George Chakoutis
UnknownSeaport LandingUnknownJoane Patrizzi MacDonald?
The Gay Blade?Central Square
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The above information was submitted to us by Jim Moser.

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