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The Oar House (Norfolk, VA Gay Bar/70's to 90's) Color:Silver whose portrayal of Xena balancedThe Oar House Norfolk, Virginia (1970s 1990s) Operating quietly from the 1970s into the 1990s, The Oar House was one of Norfolks early gay bars, serving the Tidewater LGBTQ+ community at a time when visibility in Virginia came with real risk. Located in a city shaped by the U. S. Navy, shipyards, and transient populations, The Oar House became a crucial meeting place for gay men including sailors, locals, and visitors who found brief refuge and