J&L Saloon (Seattle Gay Leather Bar/Dare to be Different/Seattle Gay Bar) golden girls shirt 1967–1988)Located on the famed gay

1967–1988)Located on the famed gay nightlife strip of New York Avenue (and its side alleys) in Atlantic City

welcoming everyone from Roxy Music and Donna Summer to Grace Jones and Sparks

it marked the end of an era—not just for LA

Long before downtown Manhattan became the polished cultural playground it is today

J&L Saloon (Seattle Gay Leather Bar/Dare to be Different/Seattle Gay Bar) golden girls shirt 1967–1988)Located on the famed gayJ & L Saloon was a foundational gay leather bar in Seattle, established in 1980 by owners Jim and Lance. They transformed a mid century lounge called Le Chateau into what would become the city's first leather bar. The name "J & L" derived from the initials of the owners, and the venue was affectionately nicknamed "Judy's Lounge" by patrons.