The Gold Coast (Chicago Leather Bar/1960-1988) Color:Dark Grey carved out a new space

carved out a new space where art

creating one of the first public spaces in America where queer women could gather openly

Talking Heads

the Tool Box stood out for its confidence and visibility

after which the space was converted into a restaurant

The Gold Coast (Chicago Leather Bar/1960-1988) Color:Dark Grey carved out a new spaceGold Coast, located at 501 N Clark Street in Chicago, was a trailblazing leather bar that opened on March 15, 1960 and served its community until it closed on February 10, 1988 . As one of the nations earliest leather bars, it became legendary for its strict dress codeboots, denim, leatherand its infamous basement, The Pit. Founded by Chuck Renslow and Dom Orejudos, the bar didnt just sell drinksit fostered a thriving leather district and spun off the