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Before âThe Gayborhoodâ
Des Moines Forgotten
By Kristian Day
6/5/2024Bob Eikelberry at the Barn Door in 1981. Photo courtesy of Gary Moore
With another Pride month here, I contain dug deep into the history books of the lgbtq+ lore of Des Moines. In November of 2022, I wrote a column on the Cerulean Goose and the P&S Lounge, two gay bars with origins dating endorse to the tardy 1960s and preceding 1970s.
The P&S Lounge was located at 301 Second Ave. and owned by two lesbians, Peggy and Shirley. P&S eventually sold to Chuck Brooks (brother to Des Moines city councilman Archie Brooks) who went on to start many gay bars including the known City Disco Park.
The Blue Goose was located at 206 Third St. and was owned by Marlys Watson and her husband, Marty.
The 1960s and 1970s was a untamed time for âGay Des Moines.â There were usually five or six male lover bars in the heart of downtown around Court Way at any given time along with multiple dirty bookstores separating the store fronts.
The address of 1200 Grand Ave. was home to three different bars including the M-2 (owned by Tim Mumma and Steve Anderson), Stardust (Tim Mumma and Alan Hammond), and th
Waterworks Pub is Albany’s premier Gay Pub and Night club.
Located at the start of Albany’s same-sex attracted village, Waterworks is the oldest gay-oriented LGBTQ+ community bar in Albany where our motto is Unity. Established in 1981, Waterworks is located in a historic multi-level building that enables us to offer something for everyone.
The Pub, located on the first floor offers a hometown corner Gay Bar atmosphere with a pool table, dart board, Juke Box, food counter with lite bar faire, 10 flat screen televisions, and a professional sound system, dance area and stage.
The Club, located on the second floor with a separate exclude & smoking patio, is one of the hottest Nightclubs and busiest Nightlife dance clubs in town.
Featuring Albany Hottest DJs spinning the latest Remixes and pumping out more than 15,000 watts of pure energy from our high-quality professional 3-way sound system, along with an amazing brightness show including our professional laser system, Waterworks Club offers an experience rarely found in upstate New York.
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Neighborhood Gay Bar • Established in 1997
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Established in 1997
Mona’s is a neighborhood gay bar with a quirky decor known for hosting events to increase money for community groups.
Owned by Jerry Schultz, Mona’s Cocktail Lounge & Lisa’s Backyard has been a popular gathering spot and local watering hole since 1997.
Stop in any time for a great cool beverage, a game of pool, or to suspend out on the patio. Great priced drinks and friendly bartenders round out the specials at this pet-friendly drinking spot.
Mona’s is open daily at noon.
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