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Nob Hill operated from toand, according to the Historic American Buildings Survey HABSwhich documented the site inthis longevity made it "the oldest continuously-operating LGBTQ nightlife establishments in the District and one of the oldest gay bars in the country. Despite formally opening as a bar inNob Hill initially served as a private social club starting in about The social club, like the bar, catered to gay African American men.

Many Howard University students would frequent Nob Hill, as the bar served an important function. At the time of its opening, the city was still very much racially segregated, and this extended to nightlife and entertainment. During these decades, African Americans started to gain some acceptance at the District's historically-white gay bars.

Today, the building serves DC's community as Wonderland Ballroom, a bar that is open to all regardless of race, gender, or sexual identity.

DC's LGBTQ History: Nob Hill

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