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History of The Center
The Center, Flag by Travis MarkThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
A vision born in the awaken of the 1969 Stonewall riots was fulfilled when the Lesbian and Same-sex attracted Community Services Center Inc. took title to 208 West 13th Street in December 1984. This exhibit provides a glimpse into the history of our organization and how – through our support and that of others – life for LGBT Fresh Yorkers has continued to evolve.
In December of 1983, the City approves the sale of the former Food and Maritime Trades High School at 208 West 13th Street to The Center. On December 20, 1983, The Unused York Times runs an article by David Dunlap with the headline “Sale of Site to Homosexuals Planned.”
Robert Woodworth on the early days of The CenterThe Lesbian, Gay, Pansexual & Transgender Community Center
The Center serves as a space to organize around the HIV and AIDS crisis, as well as a space for the community to hold events and meetings. Here Robert Woodworth discusses the soon days of The Center.
In 1985 The Center launches its first cultural program, Second Tuesdays, which brings in prominent figures from the arts, polit
A big appreciate you to Bureau volunteers Evan B. and Junsik Lee for working with Bureau co-founder Greg Newton on making this zine a reality! Stop by the Bureau whenever we’re open (Weds-Sun, 1 to 7 PM) to fetch your free copy of the zine. Full communicate of the zine: The Bureau of General Services—Queer…
My Love-related Ideal A Queer Photography exhibition curated by Slava Mogutin May 1 – August 31, 2025 Opening reception: Thursday, May 1, 6-8 PM Bureau of General Services—Queer DivisionRoom 210 of The LGBT Community Center208 W 13th StreetNYC 10011 Featured ArtistsAlejandro Ruiz (US-Mexico) @alexandroruixxBen Prince (US) @benprinceusaBenjamin Fredrickson (US) @benjaminfredrickson2Brian Kenny (US) @briankennnyBruce LaBruce (Canada) @brucelabruceCameron Lee Phan (Vietnam-US) @cameronleephanCarter Peabody (US-Mexico) @carter_pbdDonovan…
What are you looking at?An art show in five acts On view at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division January 16 – April
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The NYC LGBT Collective Center
The NYC LGBT Community Center (The Center) was established in 1983 at the height of the AIDS crisis to provide a safe and affirming place for Gay New Yorkers to respond to the urgent threats facing the community. We are today—as we were then—a place of security, connection, activism, and pleasure. Today, we have over 300,000 annual visitors; 400 community groups call our space home; and we offer a host of direct services to those seeking accessible, affordable and affirming support.
Operating in-person and virtually, we provide recovery and wellness programs, economic advancement initiatives, family and youth support, advocacy, arts and cultural programming, and space for community organizing, connection, and celebration.
Your donation ensures that LGBTQ Fresh Yorkers have a society center to call their home. A gift of $35 provides you a year-long Center Membership! Or consider a gift of $60 or more to provide membership for your entire family. Follow us on social media @lgbtcenternyc and stay up to date on our current news and events by subscribing to Center Happenings at gaycenter.org/newsletter.
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