The Double Header (Historic Seattle Gay Bar/1934-2015/Logo with Vintage Print Effect) jobriath gay singer CA (1973–1984)

CA (1973–1984)

and queer gathering place

Rex’s work pushed boundaries and celebrated queer sexuality at a time when it was still taboo to do so

personal recollections mention frequent visits to the bar in the late 1970s and early 1980s

bridging generations—from the pre-digital era of the late 1970s through the internet age of the 2000s

The Double Header (Historic Seattle Gay Bar/1934-2015/Logo with Vintage Print Effect) jobriath gay singer CA (1973–1984)The Double Header, located at 407 2nd Avenue Extension South in Seattles Pioneer Square, holds a distinguished place in LGBTQ+ history. Established in 1934 by Joseph Bellotti Sr., it is recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in the United States, serving the community until its closure in December 2015. Initially, the bar was not exclusively gay owned, but it became a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ patrons during a time when such