5 10 95 https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/1935b01bfaefd822cbbee2549b691b2e.jpg 03d0a8059489e9cb2569ef3034e68cc1 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1977-present 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 The SchwuZ Subject The topic of the resource Club Description An account of the resource The SchwuZ, or just SchwuZ, is an icon of the gay clubbing scene in Berlin. It is known as the oldest and one of the biggest LGBTQ+ clubs in Berlin, having been founded by the organisation Homosexual Action West Berlin (HAW) in 1977. The club is known for having three party rooms, one specifically for renting out private events. One of the rooms is known as "The Cathedral," which has high ceilings and a rough industrial vibe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhones Agrawal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Clowes Huneke, Samuel & Alexander Wells. 2021. "Cruising through Berlin's queer history." The Berliner: Berlin, Germany. https://www.the-berliner.com/politics/berlin-queer-history-huneke/#:~:text=Historian%20Samuel%20Clowes%20Huneke%20talks,Wall%20%E2%80%93%20beyond%20Cold%20War%20clich%C3%A9s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Cold War era West Berlin, FRG/BRD; modern Berlin, Germany 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s gay gay club queer West Berlin https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/f8cfd826003d8c1b6494fc77190520da.jpg 1f82f42b7f3bdbf9afdec5d389e4dac2 https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/690bd0f3aec50c5bf1373aa2a1fcbcd7.jpg b62b205c1cd678c81f44f2823f739c37 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1984; 1988-present Address location of the institution 1988-2013: Mehringdamm 61, 10961 Berlin, Germany 2013-present: Lützowstraße 73, 10785 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 Schwules Museum Subject The topic of the resource Museum Description An account of the resource The Schwules Museum, otherwise known as the Gay Museum, is a museum that was founded in 1984. It focuses on gay emancipation throughout history, does research on preserving and presenting queer culture, and lifts up the voices of queer artists all over the world-- not just in Germany. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhones Agrawal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Patrick Angus, 2005 Sternweiler, Andreas. 2004. "Self-Confidence and Persistence: Two Hundred Years of History." Schwules Museum. Berlin: Germany. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984: first exhibit 1988-2013: first location open at Mehringdamm 61, 10961 Berlin, Germany. 2013-present: second location open at Lützowstraße 73, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Cold War era West Berlin; modern Berlin, Germany. 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s art education gay museum queer social justice West Berlin Institution a place or location Founders/owners Group of unnamed Trans BIPOC activists Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 2020-present Address location of the institution Naunynstraße 72, 10997 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Trans, queer and BIPOC individuals, especially those lacking adequate access to health care; volunteer workers 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 Casa Kuà Subject The topic of the resource Health Center Description An account of the resource Casa Kuà is a trans BIPOC focused health center, specifically aiming to help those impacted by racism within the German health care system. The name comes from the Spanish word 'casa' meaning 'home', and the Chinese word 'kuà' meaning 'trans.' The center was founded by queer activists, has a "holistic health" focus, and runs almost entirely on volunteer work and crowd funding. The space consists of three treatment rooms, a feminist queer library, and also is open for seminars and workshops. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Finn Mullen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.frauenzentrum-schokofabrik.de/unterm-schokodach/casa-kua">“Home.” frauenzentrum schokofabrik. Accessed March 9, 2025. https://www.frauenzentrum-schokofabrik.de/unterm-schokodach/casa-kua.</a> Relation A related resource <a href="https://casa-kua.com/">“Casa Kuà – Trans* Inter* Queer Community & Health Centre.” Casa Ku. Accessed March 9, 2025. https://casa-kua.com/.</a> <a href="https://amazingy.com/magazine/charity-spotlight-casa-kua/">Smith, Justin Thesis. “Charity Spotlight: Casa Kuà.” Amazingy Magazine, June 15, 2022. https://amazingy.com/magazine/charity-spotlight-casa-kua/.</a> Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Modern Berlin, Germany 2020s activism BIPOC education feminism health center library medical queer social justice social services trans https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/5a14671b4eefee592ab4c3eb1b4d1118.png 3b9d44d94e92f9ec650201d5f6af20d5 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 Ad for Mario's Kneipe Description An account of the resource An ad for an event being held at the location, under the name Mario's Kneipe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sergej Magazine/Mario's Kneipe Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sergej. 2002. “Update Your Life” Sergej, August 2002. www.sergej.de. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph of a magazine advertisement Language A language of the resource German; also partially in English Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 13 February in 1981 - current Address location of the institution Welserstraße 27, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay men 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 Knast / Mario's Kneipe / Maxxx / Dreizehn Subject The topic of the resource Bar Description An account of the resource On page 39 of this magazine (Sergej, 2002) there is an ad for a location called Mario's Kneipe (Mario's Bar) where there is a two for one deal. After looking up the address, I found a gay bar in the same location, but with a different name, Dreizehn. This location is a gay bar that used to be called "Knast" then "Mario's Kneipe" then became "Maxxx" and is now known as "Dreizehn". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sergej. 2002. “Update Your Life” Sergej, August. www.sergej.de. Relation A related resource https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/306302-dreizehn#:~:text=Opened%20on%2013%20February%20in,Mario's%20Kneipe%2C%20then%20Maxxx). Language A language of the resource German/English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Modern Berlin, Germany bar gay bar gay male https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/c71e75c1b66c3a5ef5e97eb02367924b.png 81844c0db2d1b3ad712cc74d6a70445a Institution a place or location Founders/owners Unknown Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1989-2023 Address location of the institution Fuggerstraße 26, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay men, I. Hasselmann 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 City-Men Shop & Video Subject The topic of the resource Gay Theater and Video Store Description An account of the resource The City-Men Shop & Video provided a store front area where customers could purchase sex toys and videos. Its biggest draw was its dedicated cinema space, where men were allowed to cruise. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Priscilla Lagunas Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2012. "CITY-MEN SHOP & VIDEO Advertisement." Siegessäule, April. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Siegessäule. Relation A related resource <a href="https://wilmingtondynamics.com/blog/en/eintrag/city-men-shop/">PlanetRandy. "The City Men Shop Cinema in Berlin."</a> <a href="%20https://berlin.gaycities.com/shops/305654-city-men-shop">GayCities. "City Men Shop."</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Modern Berlin, Germany 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s cinema cruising gay male media store pornography sex shop West Berlin https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/51ffe618eb99e52b111b4026fd11afc2.png bc328227831f2dbfadd90e6b48a1bade https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/1034b938b9c35b3791bacecd47bc69dc.jpg 17b923a45a969fac755d8c0d036f396c Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in Opened in 1993, closed in 2013 Address location of the institution Schönhauser Allee 132, Berlin, Germany 10437 Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers younger gay men 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 Treibhaus Sauna Subject The topic of the resource Sauna Description An account of the resource This sauna was primarily used by gay men. Amenities include “whirlpool, darkrooms, smoking lounge, Finnish sauna and private cabins” (Gaycities.com). Entry cost was between 15 and 22 euros per person. The advertisement in this magazine shows the entry hours, and a picture of a condom saying “extra stark” emphasizing the male presence that is at this sauna. This location is important to add to our list because of the inclusivity of gay men at this institution to show where people would connect and interact. The images include a picture of the advertisement and a picture pulled from the yelp page of what an area of the sauna supposedly looked like. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sergej. 2002. “Update Your Life” Sergej, August. www.sergej.de. Relation A related resource http://www.berlinfo.com/Lifetime/Public/gay_berlin/saunas/index.htm <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/treibhaus-gay-sauna-berlin">https://www.yelp.com/biz/treibhaus-gay-sauna-berlin</a> <a href="https://www.gaybars.eu/en/Berlin/TreibhausSauna.htm">https://www.gaybars.eu/en/Berlin/TreibhausSauna.htm</a>  Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Institution Language A language of the resource English/German Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Modern Berlin, Germany 1990s 2000s 2010s bathhouse cruising gay male sauna https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/f1110186d3a5032f25c43028537d93a6.jpg 16246033f495400e223a198e23109cc6 Institution a place or location Founders/owners unknown Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1995 - present Address location of the institution Motzstraße 19, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay men looking for casual hookups 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 The JAXX Subject The topic of the resource Gay cinema and sex store Description An account of the resource The JAXX, a private gay club in Schöneberg, is one of Berlin's first gay cinemas. Focused on providing spaces for casual hookups, The JAXX offers open cruising areas and private cabins with screens for viewing its available selection of gay porn. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Priscilla Lagunas Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2012. "The Jaxx Advertisement." Siegessäule, April. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Siegessäule Relation A related resource <a href="%20http://thejaxx.de/">The Jaxx website</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Modern Berlin, Germany 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s cinema cruising gay gay male pornography sex shop https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/ff6246435b0c4b61e25ae598d3bba252.jpg 818f84307bf7ff50a7b874d6c9594104 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 ://about blank 1 Description An account of the resource Exterior of ://about blank Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Novafuture. 2019. “[Club Portrait]: ://About Blank (Berlin).” NovaFuture Blog, June 25. <a href="https://novafuture.blog/2019/06/25/club-portrait-about-blank-berlin/">https://novafuture.blog/2019/06/25/club-portrait-about-blank-berlin/</a>. https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/01ee885671d2eb7f5f4120d735bd094d.jpeg 4bb5eaf50a1ebc95553cd8937958c6a9 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 ://about blank 2 Description An account of the resource The garden in ://about blank Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © 2016 Johann Andersson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andersson, Johann. 2023. "Berlin's queer archipelago: Landscape, sexuality, and nightlife". Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 48, 100–116. <a href="https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tran.12585">https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tran.12585</a>. Institution a place or location Address location of the institution Markgrafendamm 24c, 10245 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Club goers, fans of house and techno, and queer people of all sorts (though recent events have shown it's not the most politically open establishment, due to their banning a queer collective that used to regularly host parties there for advocating for Palestinian liberation). Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 2010-present 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 ://about blank Subject The topic of the resource Club Description An account of the resource ://about blank is a night club in Berlin that has been running since 2010. Like many other clubs in the city, it was established in the bones of an old and out-of-use building (in this case, a former Deutsche Demokratische Republik kindergarten), and hosts primarily house and techno artists for its music. It has an extensive outdoor space with a lush garden that has become a staple for queer partying and cruising. While not an explicitly queer establishment, it has a place in Berlin’s queer party culture and has been known to host queer events and parties put on by community organizations and collectives. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher Benson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andersson, Johann. 2023. "Berlin's queer archipelago: Landscape, sexuality, and nightlife". Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 48, 100–116. <a href="https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tran.12585">https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tran.12585</a>. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Modern Berlin, Germany 2010s 2020s club cruising gay club Institution a place or location Founders/owners Original Founder Unknown 1990 - 2008: Gabriel Rexhausen (owner) 2008 - present: Christoph Rexhausen (owner) Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in Exact date unknown, pre-reunification (before 1990) - present Address location of the institution Rathausstraße 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Mostly gay men, some non-LGBTQ+ Berliners 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 Besenkammer-Bar Subject The topic of the resource Gay bar Description An account of the resource Besenkammer-Bar, located near Alexanderplatz, is a historical and notably small gay bar whose name aptly translates to "broom closet." The bar is open 24 hours and serves a mixed clientele of mostly gay men, Berlin residents, and tourists. It was one of the first gay bars in East Germany and has continued to operate in the present day. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Priscilla Lagunas Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2012. "Besenkammer-Bar Advertisement." Siegessäule, April. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Siegessäule Relation A related resource <a href="%20https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/305568-besenkammer-bar">GayCities. "Besenkammer-Bar."</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Cold War era East Berlin, GDR/DDR; modern Berlin, Germany 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s DDR gay gay bar gay male GDR https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/5ceb19c68ddab0d11b782c5e9caaf49e.jpeg 99dbe927ac31790da5a5b51ab126b99f Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in Mentioned in 2002 publication Address location of the institution 10999 Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 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 Oranienplatz Subject The topic of the resource Park Description An account of the resource Oranienplatz is a park where the Kruezberg CSD (Christopher Street Day) has begun their marches since 1997. Image From: “10999 Oranienplatz Berlin Nordost2.” 2025. Flickr. 10999 Oranienplatz Berlin Nordost2 | Mifactori | Lars Zimmermann | Flickr. March 13, 2025. https://www.flickr.com/photos/larszi/9296373196. ‌ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sam Vander Meulen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Micheal Radel, Johanna Schmidt, Andreas Mulhmann, Olaf Alp, Nina Queer, "Mehr Weltoffenheit" CSD Guide, 2002 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available proconcept, Manfred Wiegers Language A language of the resource German Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997- When the park first became a meeting place for the beginning of the CSD march 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s park