2 10 95 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1927-1930 Address location of the institution Georgenkirchstrasse 30a Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Lesbians, rough crowd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Taverne Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian bar Description An account of the resource A small, crude dive bar with ratty decor, a too-loud jazz band, the pervasive smell of beer, and "an aura of frustration and menacing sadism". Frequented by older butches/Bubis who often postured and argued while drunk and sometimes physically fought each other, and "troublesome, flirtatious" femmes/Mädis. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Weimar era Berlin, Germany - Berlin North, two minutes from Alexanderplatz Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Gordon, Mel. 2006. Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin. Expanded ed. Feral House. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jean Patton 1920s 1930s bar lesbian lesbian bar music Weimar Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1927-1933 Address location of the institution Bülowstrasse 57 Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Lesbians, gay men, "transvestites of both genders" (Gordon 2006, 279) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Café Dorian Gray Subject The topic of the resource Queer bar Description An account of the resource Advertised as "The Intimate Nexus of the Ladies-World", this was mostly a lesbian bar with live tango music (and an irritating male violinist who begs for tips) and good food. The front was decorated in an artistic café style with real flowers on the tables, while the backroom featured "cheap but elaborate" silks, paper lanterns, beads, veils, and palm trees. Lesbian events during the week had themes, e.g.: "Wild Night," "Bavarian Alpine Feast," "Rhineland Wine-Growers Holiday," "Three Days in the Wild West." Wednesdays were "sado-masochist nights," when "transvestites of both genders" were allowed (though "gentlemen" had to pay more to get in - unclear if this means men dressed as women or women dressed as men). On Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, rowdy gay men (often dressed similarly to the lesbian clientele, in leather shirts and fetishistic naval garb) reserved the backroom for private parties. (Gordon 2006, 279) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jean Patton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Gordon, Mel. 2006. Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin. Expanded ed. Feral House. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Weimar era Berlin, Germany - Berlin West, west of the Potsdamer Train Station 1920s 1930s bar bdsm club crossdressing gay bar gay club gay male leather lesbian lesbian bar lesbian club music trans Weimar Institution a place or location Founders/owners N/A Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in Opened in 1995 and still in operation. Address location of the institution Motzstraße 25, 10777 Berlin. Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Most photos show gay men in the establishment, but it is open to all queer people. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scheune Subject The topic of the resource Gay Bar & Fetish Club Description An account of the resource The Scheune is a well-known gay cruising bar in the Schöneberg district that offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere. It's a popular spot where gay men gather for a flirty chat over cocktails at the bar or occasionally for an intimate encounter down in the darkroom. The venue also hosts special themed events catering to various communities, including skins, puppies, bikers, and leather enthusiasts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shay O'Connell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <ul> <li>GayNow. 2012. “Gay Bars,” 2012.</li> <li>“Scheune Berlin – Das Original.” 2023. Scheune-Berlin.de. 2023. https://scheune-berlin.de/.</li> <li>“Scheune - Patroc Berlin Gay Guide.” 2025. Patroc.com. January 13, 2025. https://www.patroc.com/de/gay/berlin/d/scheune.html.</li> </ul> Institution a place or location Founders/owners Unknown Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in According to the article, the park has been cultivated for over 260 years. The article was written in 2017, so we can assume the park has been there since around 1757. There is no information anywhere about how long the park has been known to turn into a gay area in the night, but we can assume for quite some time if it has earned that reputation. Address location of the institution (Friedrichstr. 6-8 15537 Erkner) Lays in the middle of the town Erkner. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rathauspark Subject The topic of the resource Park Description An account of the resource Rathauspark is a lovely park area that has been cultivating itself for over 260 years. It's a 10,800-square-metre area that sits in the dead center of the town Ekner, laying on the south-eastern outskirts of Berlin. The park features many rare trees such as the Japanese cherry blossom, the ginkgo, and the Caucasian wingnut, as well some dense bushes that delight partygoers. Due to various festivals that occur at the park such as arts markets and the children's festival, the park only becomes a gay area after midnight. Then the area transforms into a sensual landscape where people meet and take their hookups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shay O'Connell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Brunner, Andreas, and Hannes Sulzenbacher. n.d. “Parks.” Schwules Wien. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource According to the article, the park has been cultivated for over 260 years. The article was written in 2017, so we can assume the park has been there since around 1757. There is no information anywhere about how long the park has been known to turn into a gay area in the night, but we can assume for quite some time if it has earned that reputation. Importance https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/57e5e4dec672d283a15fec8ce43469ed.JPG dc251add24a80d7540890801d002332b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R&Co Berlin 1 Description An account of the resource Exterior of R&Co's physical store in Schöneberg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div class="element-text five columns omega"> R&Co Berlin. 2025. "R&Co Store - Wir über uns." R&Co Berlin BDSM Online shop. <a href="https://www.randco.de/">https://www.randco.de/</a>. </div> https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/e533ac2340b49254c2b19b5a65465af8.jpg aadc43b268aa552382cd6660bb3634f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R&Co Belrin 2 Description An account of the resource One of R&Co Berlin's BDSM apartments Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div class="element-text five columns omega"> R&Co Berlin. 2025. "BDSM Apartment Studios bei R&Co Berlin." R&Co Berlin BDSM Online shop. <a href="https://www.randco.de/">https://www.randco.de/</a>. </div> Institution a place or location Address location of the institution Fuggerstraße 19, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Marketed toward gay men in leather and BDSM communities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R&Co Berlin Subject The topic of the resource Leather fetish shop Description An account of the resource R&Co Berlin is a gay fetish shop in Schöneberg that has both an online and physical store. In the years since it was established, it’s become one of the most popular fetish shops in the city and beyond. The primary focus of their business is BDSM gear, though they have also branched out into athletic and sport wear via one of their in-house brands. In addition to their various sex toys and leather goods, the business also owns and operates a handful of apartments that are specifically furnished for BDSM play, which are available to rent for short stays to tourists and locals alike. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher Benson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived R&Co Berlin. 2025. R&Co Berlin BDSM Online shop. <a href="https://www.randco.de/">https://www.randco.de/</a>. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available R&Co Berlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 - Present 2000s 2010s 2020s bdsm gay male kink leather sex shop https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/86035e220fafe245a2cee81e98d1e8ce.jpg d66060032d7e3fa7b75e3125bdae4552 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spinnboden 1 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div class="element-text five columns omega"> Spinnboden. 2024. “Barriereinfos.” Spinnboden Lesbenarchiv Bibliothek. <a href="https://spinnboden.de/information-in-english/">https://spinnboden.de/information-in-english/</a>. </div> Description An account of the resource Exterior view of Spinnboden's entrance https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/e93282ab3ed147611246cdbee63eb96d.jpg bb6789a58c1903d6fc235829b3cc9482 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spinnboden 2 Description An account of the resource A research nook in Spinnboden's archive Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div class="element-text five columns omega"> Spinnboden. 2024. “Infos zum Besuch.” Spinnboden Lesbenarchiv Bibliothek. <a href="https://spinnboden.de/information-in-english/">https://spinnboden.de/information-in-english/</a>. </div> Institution a place or location Founders/owners Gudrun Schwarz, Lesbisches Aktionszentrum Westberlin, Homosexuelle Aktion Westberlin Address location of the institution Anklamer Straße 38, 10115 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Dedicated to lesbian and queer women. Anyone may visit. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spinnboden Lesbenarchiv und Bibliothek Berlin e.V Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian archive and library Description An account of the resource Spinnboden is an archive and library dedicated to recording lesbian history. Started in 1973 by members of the Homosexuelle Aktion Westberlin (HAW), Spinnboden is dedicated to ensuring the histories, relationships, and achievements of lesbian/queer women are documented, preserved, and remembered. Alongside their archive, the organization also hosts a number of workshops and community events around lesbian and queer history, as well as counseling services geared toward queer issues. The archive is still taking submissions and continues to grow, accepting both monetary and informational donations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher Benson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spinnboden. 2024. “Home.” Spinnboden Lesbenarchiv Bibliothek. <a href="https://spinnboden.de/information-in-english/">https://spinnboden.de/information-in-english/</a>. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Spinnboden Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 - Present 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s archive education feminism history lesbian library https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/73c0ca03888fbac152c4d52af069706b.jpg bb7a248c5b5e39a9933f756a896ad766 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Avenue 1 Description An account of the resource Exterior of Christmas Avenue at Nollendorfplatz Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Christmas Avenue Berlin. 2025. “LGBTQIA* Weihnachtsmarkt Berlin | Christmas Avenue 2025.” Christmas Avenue Berlin, February 8. <a href="https://christmas-avenue.berlin/">https://christmas-avenue.berlin/</a>. https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/75f21373e19912ec86257e3ecee5f8ca.jpg 7e4c113b4289ba0dce72b71edd8d3b32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Avenue 2 Description An account of the resource Shot of crowd in the market at Christmas Avenue Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Christmas Avenue Berlin. 2025. “LGBTQIA* Weihnachtsmarkt Berlin | Christmas Avenue 2025.” Christmas Avenue Berlin, February 8. <a href="https://christmas-avenue.berlin/">https://christmas-avenue.berlin/</a>. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © 2024 Rainer Schadow Institution a place or location Event Type Annual seasonal winter market Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Queer folks of all sorts are celebrated. Anyone is welcome to attend as long as they're 16 or older. Address location of the institution Nollendorfplatz, 10777 Berlin, Germany Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Avenue Berlin Subject The topic of the resource Queer winter market Description An account of the resource Christmas Avenue, also referred to as the "queerstem Weihnachtsmarkt", is a queer Christmas market hosted on the historic Nollendorfplatz in Berlin. Since 2019, the market has been a popular seasonal event in Berlin for both locals and tourists. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, It offers a selection of pop-up shops, wine bars, and various live events featuring local queer artists. The Christmas Avenue’s goal is to uplift and celebrate the queer community in Berlin, as well as give queer artists, organizations, and community members the chance to spotlight their work and bring attention to queer issues. It’s intended to be a celebration of all expressions of queer existence for anyone aged 16 and up (due to some its more mature offerings). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher Benson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Christmas Avenue Berlin. 2025. “Christmas Avenue: Queerer Weihnachtsmarkt Berlin 2025.” Christmas Avenue Berlin, February 8. <a href="https://christmas-avenue.berlin/">https://christmas-avenue.berlin/</a>. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Christmas Avenue Berlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 - Present 2010s 2020s activism art bar comedy drag market music https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/b45b56a408a739b41c5d4209e1c65536.jpg a148963bf07594dde54bd9539d13ff83 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Jürgen (Current Owner) Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in ?-2014 (Original Management) 2023-Current (New management) Address location of the institution Kleiststraße 35, 10787 Berlin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BULL Berlin Subject The topic of the resource Cruising Fetish Bar Description An account of the resource Bull Berlin is a men-only cruising bar where leather daddies go to hookup. Their dress code is very laissez-faire, with many wearing as much or as little as they want. The design is very dark and tacky and people are always hooking up in the stalls. There's also a darkroom, a play area with gloryholes and couches for people to "use". Supposedly the bar has been around since the early 20th century and the original owner and founder of the bar was murdered in Brazil in 2014. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhones Agrawal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived James. 2022. "Bull, Berlin is Hard and Deep 24/7". Designing Life. https://designinglife.biz/bull-berlin-cruise-bar-review/ Gay Cities. 2025. "Bull". Last accessed March 13, 2025. https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/3175-bull Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Modern Day https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/19b590b0e2765de3bd12167ca238b3bf.jpg 309afce41567cb1d96f2e460765fc6b4 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1989-Current Address location of the institution Nollendorfpl., 10777 Berlin, Germany Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commemorative Plaque in Nollendorfplatz Subject The topic of the resource Memorial Description An account of the resource Nollendorfplatz is a U-Bahn station that houses a plaque dedicated to the homosexuals persecuted during the Nazi Regime. It is in the shape of an upside-down pink triangle, a symbol that homosexuals would be forced to wear in concentration camps. On the plaque reads: "Slaughtered -- Silenced -- To the Homosexual Victims of National Socialism." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhones Agrawal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Queer As German Folk. n.d. "MEMORIALS". Last Accessed March 13, 2025. https://queerexhibition.org/en/totgeschwiegen/denkmaeler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Modern Day https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/2d8fc50e671d56015ef57f946ad1cb27.jpg d75d5614f040e1f00862099323eae9f9 Institution a place or location Address location of the institution Nollendorfstrasse 17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christopher Isherwood's Domizil Subject The topic of the resource Memorial Description An account of the resource Christopher Isherwood was a queer American writer, best known for his novel: "Goodbye to Berlin" which inspired the musical "Cabaret". He has a plaque on Nollendorfstrasse 17 where he lived from 1929 to 1933. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhones Agrawal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mann-o-meter. n.d. "zu fuss durch die schwule Geschiechte Berlins" https://www.mann-o-meter.de/datenbank/reisen-touristeninfo-stadtfuhrung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Modern Day