Everard Baths, Gay bathhouse in Manhattan, United States
The Everard Baths occupied a converted church building at 28 West 28th Street, featuring steam rooms, private chambers, and a swimming pool.
Founded by financier James Everard in 1888, the establishment operated continuously until its closure in 1986 during the citywide response to AIDS.
The bathhouse became a central meeting point for the gay community, attracting notable patrons including Truman Capote, Rudolf Nureyev, and Gore Vidal.
The establishment maintained over 100 sleeping rooms across multiple floors, providing discrete entry through its main entrance on West 28th Street.
A devastating fire in 1977 claimed nine lives due to insufficient safety measures, leading to reconstruction before its permanent closure nine years later.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.74540,-73.98920
Latest update: May 14, 2025 20:48
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