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WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS TO USE THE FACILITY
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GET MASSAGES
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TREATMENTS
WE ONLY TAKE WALK-IN CLIENTS
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Everard Baths
History
The mythical Everard Baths, one of the longest lasting of New York’s bathhouses, attracted gay men probably since its opening in 1888, but, as documented, from at least World War I until its closing in 1986.
The building began as the Free Will Baptist Church in 1860. In 1882, it was converted into the New-York Horticultural Society’s Horticultural Hall. It became the Regent Music Hall in 1886-87, then the Fifth Avenue Music Hall, financed by James Everard. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Everard (1829-1913) came to New York Metropolis as a boy, and eventually formed a masonry jobbing business that was successful in receiving a number of major municipality public works contracts. With his profits, he invested in authentic estate after 1875, and built up one the country’s largest brewing concerns. (He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.)
After the Tune Hall was closed by the City over the sale of beer there, Everard decided to save his investment by turning the facility into a commercial “Russian and Turkish” bathhouse, opened in May 1888 at a cost of $150,000. Lushly appointed and with a variety of
Gay Saunas in Fresh York City
Introduction to New York Municipality Gay Saunas and Bathhouses
Discovering a lgbtq+ bathhouse in Modern York City can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you discover the options feel surprisingly sparse in such a bustling metropolis. This is a common puzzle many gay travellers find themselves trying to solve when they visit NYC. In this urban area, the gay sauna culture diverges significantly from what one might find in European capitals fancy Barcelona, Rome, or Milan.
Why, you might ask? The landscape of gay saunas in New York City has been shaped by its history, particularly during the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, leading to the closure of many establishments. Yet, the spirit of communal and intimate exploration among male lover men has not dwindled. Instead, it has transformed, giving rise to alternative venues and vibrant events that capture the essence of New York's queer scene.
East Side Club, the city's lone traditional gay bathhouse survivor. From massage-based establishments masquerading as spas to the lively world of gay sex parties, New York Municipality offers a plethora of choices for those looking to explore their desires in a secure a
Mt. Morris Baths
History
Located in the basement floor of the Lohengrin apartment house, the Mt. Morris Baths (originally the Mayer Baths) was the first commercial tenant of this space. The establishment, featuring Turkish and Russian baths, catered to a mostly Jewish clientele and in the late 19th century was also established as a hangout for police officers. By 1915, the baths were renamed the Mt. Morris Baths, and by the 1920s and 1930s, African-American patrons began frequenting the baths reflecting changes in the demographics of the neighborhood.
When exactly it began to attract a predominantly homosexual, African-American clientele is unknown, but it was mostly likely in the 1920s during the Harlem Renaissance. In 1923, Carl Van Vechten, patron of the Harlem Renaissance, noted in his diary that he had visited the baths, which at the time was known for its “rough trade.” In 1930, Countee Cullen left his wife Yolande Du Bois for Harold Jackman, who he had allegedly met at the baths. Lincoln Kirstein characterized the baths as “a rendezvous” for “notorious homosexuals, deviated perverts, and merc