Love this channel and the history it teaches. I would guess it was a hater with a chip on their shoulder. So much violence towards the community...both then and now. It can be hard to learn about our past as it is filled with bigotry, ignorance and hate. But we will survive and find joy! I wish I had been at one of the dances, the pictures look like everyone was having fun.
Who actually owned the firehouse? I would suggest it was an insurance scam. The rents from such a large building would be minimal at the time and it might have been more valuable to burn it, get the insurance and redevelop. What is the building now? Trace the ownership line and I think you might find the arsonist.
The Times said: "The owner, Bianca Bernie, could not be reached concerning the building's value or insurance, but members of the Gay Activist Alliance said the firehouse has been offered to them for $175,000 three years ago." The rent was $1,500 a month, and the dances paid the rent.
Mafia insurance fraud or someone wanting the building or cut competition. Great to see a new video from u!
Love this channel and the history it teaches. I would guess it was a hater with a chip on their shoulder. So much violence towards the community...both then and now. It can be hard to learn about our past as it is filled with bigotry, ignorance and hate. But we will survive and find joy! I wish I had been at one of the dances, the pictures look like everyone was having fun.
Thank you for recording our history.
Who actually owned the firehouse? I would suggest it was an insurance scam. The rents from such a large building would be minimal at the time and it might have been more valuable to burn it, get the insurance and redevelop. What is the building now? Trace the ownership line and I think you might find the arsonist.
@@Gendergoblin123 my thoughts too!
The Times said: "The owner, Bianca Bernie, could not be reached concerning the building's value or insurance, but members of the Gay Activist Alliance said the firehouse has been offered to them for $175,000 three years ago." The rent was $1,500 a month, and the dances paid the rent.
@hughhagius725 fascinating...you might research Ms. Bernie.