Stonewall Inn facts for kids
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Stonewall Inn
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The Stonewall Inn, a designated U.S. National Historic Landmark and National Monument, as the site of the June 1969 Stonewall riots and the cradle of the modern LGBTQ rights movement.
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 Location in Lower Manhattan
Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 53 Christopher Street Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City |
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| NRHP reference No. | 99000562 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | June 28, 1999 |
| Designated NHL | February 16, 2000 |
| Designated NMON | June 24, 2016 |
The Stonewall Inn (or just Stonewall) is a gay/lesbian tavern and recreational bar in New York City. It was also the site of the 1969 Stonewall riots. The original inn closed in 1969. In 1990, a bar named "Stonewall" opened in the western half of the original location.
In June 2015, the Stonewall received an official landmark status from New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission for its role as the catalyst of the LGBT movement. It is the first landmark in New York City that has been recognized due to its status in LGBT history.
Images for kids
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"Raided Premises" signs were commonly displayed in bars after police raids.
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Plaque commemorating the Stonewall Riots
See also
In Spanish: Stonewall Inn para niños
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