Seattle first gay bar leg

An overview of the early history of taverns in Pioneer Square, the formation of early organizations that led to the flourishing of lesbian and gay community in the s, and the early responses to the challenges of the s and s. First published on OutHistory in Opened in Decemberthe Leg was the first disco—straight or gay—in Seattle.

Featuring a s lounge decor, including fake palms and neon lights, it was hugely popular, with lines that stretched around the block. Obviously, this was a radical departure from the taverns and baths of earlier decades. Many people want to know how the disco got its name. The story goes like this: Shelly Bauman, one of the co-owners, was a wild and crazy straight woman who dreamed of opening a disco in Seattle with her friends.

In the Bastille Day parade in Seattle, Shelly was riding on a float that featured an antique cannon that was planned to shoot confetti out over the crowd.

The Pioneer Behind Shelly's Leg

Donate Fundraising Appeal Donate via Stripe. Table of Contents. Shelly's Leg. The word is just out that this is the place to come and dance.