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Julius' Bar
A gray stucco-faced building seen from across a street, with a brown and white sign saying "W. 10th ST" and people on the sidewalk in front.
South (front) facade in 2008
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
Location in Manhattan
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
Location in New York City
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
Location in New York
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
A map of New York City in yellow, with neighboring areas in pink. There is a red dot in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River
Location in the United States
Location West Village, Manhattan, NY
Built 1867
NRHP reference No. 16000242
Added to NRHP April 20, 2016

Julius is a historic place in Manhattan's Greenwich Village neighborhood in New York City. You can find it at 159 West 10th Street. It is known as one of the oldest places of its kind in New York City.

A Place with History

Julius opened its doors in 1867. For many years, it was a regular neighborhood spot. However, in the 1960s, it became important for a different reason.

The "Sip-In" Event

In 1966, a special event called the "Sip-In" happened at Julius. At that time, some rules made it hard for certain groups of people to be served in public places. This "Sip-In" was a peaceful protest. People wanted to show that everyone should be treated fairly. They wanted to have the same rights as anyone else.

Standing Up for Rights

The "Sip-In" helped change unfair rules. It made it clear that all people had the right to be served in public places. This event was a big step towards equal treatment for everyone. It happened just before the famous Stonewall Inn events.

Famous Visitors

Over the years, many famous people visited Julius. Newspaper articles on the walls show that writers like Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote enjoyed spending time there. The famous dancer Rudolf Nureyev also visited.

A Historic Landmark

Because of its long history and its role in important events, Julius was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. This means it is recognized as a special place in American history.

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  • Michael Kors 2015

    Michael Kors, left, in January 2015, at Julius's, with a fan.

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