Paper Doll Club, LGBTQ pub and supper club in North Beach, San Francisco, US
The Paper Doll Club occupied a corner building at 524 Union Street, featuring a bar area and dining space for social gatherings.
From 1949 to 1961, the establishment operated during a period when serving alcohol to known homosexuals remained illegal until 1955.
The venue became one of the earliest lesbian bars in San Francisco, hosting performances by Carmen McRae and Ann Weldon during its operation.
The structure stands at the intersection of Cadell Place and Union Street, now designated as a San Francisco Historical Landmark.
The 1952 film noir 'The Sniper' included scenes filmed inside the club without revealing its connection to the LGBTQ community.
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