The Chesapeake House (Washington, D.C Gay Go Go Bar/1968-1992) ace of base shirt Opening in the late ’70s

Opening in the late ’70s

Worn by rock stars

drawing in punks

Tucked near 9th and Market Streets

Heaven became the epicenter of queer nightlife in the South

The Chesapeake House (Washington, D.C Gay Go Go Bar/1968-1992) ace of base shirt Opening in the late ’70sChesapeake House Washington, D. C. Long before D. C.s nightlife went polished, the Chesapeake House kept it gloriously gritty. Located on 9th Street NW, this legendary gay go go bar served as a cornerstone of the citys queer scene from the 1960s into the early 1990s. Known for its dim lights, cheap drinks, and unapologetically wild energy, it was a place where drag queens, sailors, and hustlers all shared the same cramped dance floor.