Stonewall Inn, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

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Written By Leanne Staples

"Stonewall Inn is a gay bar & National Historic Landmark, site of the 1969 riots that launched the gay rights movement." The Stonewall Inn opened in 1966 by three members of the Mafia. It was illegal to be gay or own a gay establishment in 1966. The Mafia didn't care about the laws. On 28 June 1969 there were riots at the Stonewall when the police raided the bar.

The Stonewall Inn has been classified in the U.S. Register of Historic Places, as a U.S. Historic Landmark, a U.S. National Monument and a NYC Landmark. It is also know as the birthplace of the Pride movement. 

Stonewall Inn  53 Christopher Street

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Leanne Staples

I’m Leanne Staples and I’m an independent licensed New York City tour guide, with Shoot New York City being my trading name. All tours and workshops are customized to your interests and desires. When you make an enquiry, you are dealing directly with me and when it comes to taking your tour or workshop, it will be with me as your guide. This is not a faceless corporation, there are no agents, no other employees. This level of personalized service with an independently operated business truly makes for a unique and memorable experience.

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