Starting his career in the gay bar business under the legendary NYC bar owner Jimmy Merry, Bob Gurecki has an abundance of stories to tell about the Ice Palace, the Red Parrot, Emerald City, New Jimmy's at Stonewall Place and the Stonewall Inn.
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If Bob and his buddy Jimmy Pisano hadn't decided to open a gay bar in 1990 called New Jimmy's at 53 Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, the iconic location of the Stonewall Uprising might have been lost to LGBTQ+ history forever.
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According to TheStonewallInnNYC.com:
"The historic Stonewall Inn is the birthplace of the modern Gay Rights movement. On June 28th, 1969, the patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back…"
According to WIKIPEDIA:
"The Stonewall Inn (also known as Stonewall) is a gay bar and recreational tavern at 53 Christopher Street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It was the site of the 1969 Stonewall riots, which led to the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for LGBT rights in the United States. When the riots occurred, Stonewall was one of the relatively few gay bars in New York City. The original gay bar occupied two structures at 51–53 Christopher Street, which were built as horse stables in the 1840s.
The original Stonewall Inn was founded in 1930 as a speakeasy on Seventh Avenue South. It relocated in 1934 to Christopher Street, where it operated as a restaurant until 1966. Four mafiosos associated with the Genovese crime family bought the restaurant and reopened it as a gay bar in early 1967. The Stonewall Inn was a popular hangout for gay men, particularly for youth and those on the fringes of the gay community. Stonewall operated as a private club because it was not allowed to obtain a liquor license; police raided the bar frequently, in spite of bribes from the owners. The Stonewall riots of June 28 to July 3, 1969, took place following one such raid.
The bar went out of business shortly after the riots, and the two buildings were divided and leased to various businesses over the years. In 1990, Jimmy Pisano opened a new bar at 53 Christopher Street, which was initially named New Jimmy's before becoming Stonewall. After Pisano's death in 1994, his boyfriend Thomas Garguilo took over the bar, followed by Dominic DeSimone and Bob Gurecki. The Stonewall Inn closed in 2006, and it reopened in March 2007 after Bill Morgan, Tony DeCicco, Kurt Kelly, and Stacy Lentz acquired the bar. The structure at 51 Christopher Street became a visitor center for the Stonewall National Monument in the 2020s.
The buildings themselves are architecturally undistinguished, with facades of brick and stucco, while the original bar's interior has been modified significantly over the years. The modern bar hosts various events and performances, and its owners also operate an LGBT advocacy organization. The Stonewall Inn became a tourist attraction and a symbol of the LGBT community after the riots, and various works of media about the bar have been created over the years. In part because of its impact on LGBT culture, the Stonewall Inn is the first LGBT cultural site designated as a National Historic Landmark and a New York City designated landmark. The bar is also part of the Stonewall National Monument, the first U.S. National Monument dedicated to the LGBT rights movement."
According to IcePalace.club :
"THE NEW, IMPROVED REIMAGINING OF THE FAMED AND LONGEST CONTINUALLY-RUNNING LGBTQIA+ NIGHTCLUB IN THE WORLD."
According to GroveHotel.com :
"THE ICONIC GROVE HOTEL IN CHERRY GROVE FIRE ISLAND
The Grove Hotel is the premier GLBTQ+ Fire Island destination you’ve been searching for. We are a boutique hotel with a rich history of fostering diversity and open-mindedness. All guests 21 years and above are welcome to kick back poolside or let loose at our world famous nightclub.
Located in charming downtown Cherry Grove, the Grove Hotel is an invigorating vacation retreat with something for everyone. Each guest room and suite have been completely renovated with a blend of timeless charm and modern creature comforts.
Home of The Ice Palace Nightclub – the Grove Hotel is a community hub that has been a destination for people seeking fun, friendship, and acceptance for over 80 years. We proudly welcome guests of all sexual orientations, identities, genders, races, and religions. The property features an array of amenities, including a pool, bar, club, as well as events and activities for guests."
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