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Everard Baths
History
The legendary Everard Baths, one of the longest long-lasting of New York’s bathhouses, attracted gay men probably since its opening in 1888, but, as documented, from at least Nature War I until its closing in 1986.
The building began as the Free Will Baptist Church in 1860. In 1882, it was converted into the New-York Horticultural Society’s Horticultural Hall. It became the Regent Music Hall in 1886-87, then the Fifth Avenue Music Hall, financed by James Everard. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Everard (1829-1913) came to Fresh York City as a boy, and eventually formed a masonry jobbing business that was successful in receiving a number of major city public works contracts. With his profits, he invested in authentic estate after 1875, and built up one the country’s largest brewing concerns. (He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.)
After the Harmony Hall was closed by the City over the sale of beer there, Everard decided to rescue his investment by turning the facility into a commercial “Russian and Turkish” bathhouse, opened in May 1888 at a amount of $150,000. Lushly appointed and with a variety of
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THE RUSSIAN & TURKISH BATHS IS OPEN.
WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS TO USE THE FACILITY
OR
GET MASSAGES
OR
TREATMENTS
WE ONLY TAKE WALK-IN CLIENTS
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268 EAST 10TH ST
BET 1ST AVE & AVE A
NEW YORK,NY 10009
(212) 674-9250
RUSSIANTURKISHBATHS@GMAIL.COM
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Gay Saunas in New York City
Introduction to New York City Queer Saunas and Bathhouses
Discovering a homosexual bathhouse in New York Town can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you comprehend the options seem surprisingly sparse in such a bustling metropolis. This is a common puzzle many gay travellers find themselves trying to solve when they visit NYC. In this town, the gay sauna culture diverges significantly from what one might find in European capitals fond of Barcelona, Rome, or Milan.
Why, you might ask? The landscape of gay saunas in New York City has been shaped by its history, particularly during the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, leading to the closure of many establishments. Yet, the spirit of communal and intimate exploration among gay men has not dwindled. Instead, it has transformed, giving rise to alternative venues and vibrant events that capture the essence of Recent York's gay scene.
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Mt. Morris Baths
History
Located in the basement floor of the Lohengrin apartment house, the Mt. Morris Baths (originally the Mayer Baths) was the first commercial tenant of this cosmos. The establishment, featuring Turkish and Russian baths, catered to a mostly Jewish clientele and in the late 19th century was also known as a hangout for police officers. By 1915, the baths were renamed the Mt. Morris Baths, and by the 1920s and 1930s, African-American patrons began frequenting the baths reflecting changes in the demographics of the neighborhood.
When exactly it began to draw a predominantly male lover, African-American clientele is unknown, but it was mostly likely in the 1920s during the Harlem Renaissance. In 1923, Carl Van Vechten, patron of the Harlem Renaissance, noted in his diary that he had visited the baths, which at the hour was known for its “rough trade.” In 1930, Countee Cullen left his wife Yolande Du Bois for Harold Jackman, who he had allegedly met at the baths. Lincoln Kirstein characterized the baths as “a rendezvous” for “notorious homosexuals, deviated perverts, and merc