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The preservation commission voted to calendar the historic Greenwich Village institution. The bar on West 10th Street played a pivotal role in advancing the rights of gay New Yorkers. On April 21,three years before the Stonewall Riots, members of the gay rights group the Mattachine Society organized a "sip-in," a non-violent protest inspired by the sit-ins of the civil rights movement.

The purpose of the sip-in was to challenge the New York State Liquor Authority rules that were put into effect so bars could not serve drinks to known or suspected gay men or lesbians. Advocates have pushed for Julius' to be recognized for its significance. We're very fortunate that Greenwich Village is so rich in these threads of our history, and we're committed to ensuring they are recognized and preserved, for everyone's benefit," Berman said.

Calendaring a property is the first formal step in the designation process, followed by a public hearing and a vote. Welcome, Mickey. Manage MyDisney Account. Log Out. One of New York City's oldest gay bars could become city landmark. By Eyewitness News. Wednesday, September 14, The Julius Bar, one of New York City's oldest gay bars, is one step closer to becoming a city landmark.

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