Donny's Place (Pittsburgh Gay Bar/1973-2022) Color:Navy Opened in 1979 in the

Opened in 1979 in the Mission District

it was one of the venues that kept Polk Street’s identity intact even as the city’s scene gradually shifted toward the Castro

the show that showcased his extraordinary talent for inhabiting the voices

Siouxsie and the Banshees — “Juju” Era Replica Tee (1981)

unforgettable

Donny's Place (Pittsburgh Gay Bar/1973-2022) Color:Navy Opened in 1979 in theDonnys Place Pittsburgh Long before Pittsburghs gay scene found its modern rhythm, Donnys Place and Leather Central held court as one of the citys most important queer landmarks. Tucked into the North Shore nightlife grid, it was part bar, part leather hub, part if these walls could talk institution. With its dark corners, strong pours, and a crowd that mixed steel town grit with serious attitude, it became a gathering place for the community when