Marlin Beach Hotel (Fort Lauderdale Gay Resort/1972-1992) Color:Black Papa Bear's was a gay

Papa Bear's was a gay bar in San Antonio

it’s a timeless nod to one of entertainment’s most magnetic talents

Its location in the Gayborhood placed it directly within one of the country’s most historic LGBTQ+ districts

building a loyal following that spanned generations

The image of Hopper with the mask is one of modern cinema’s most disturbing icons

Marlin Beach Hotel (Fort Lauderdale Gay Resort/1972-1992) Color:Black Papa Bear's was a gayMarlin Beach Hotel in Fort Lauderdale was Americas first openly gay resort hotel, debuting under that identity in 1972 following decades as a conventional beachfront property (originally built in 1952) . With its iconic Poop Deck poolside tea dances, disco lounge, and celebrity guestsincluding Sylvester and Sylvester in the elevatorMarlin became a tropical mecca for gay vacationers through the 70s and early 80s . Despite opposition from local