Equality House

Equality House is a residential building in Topeka painted in rainbow colors on its exterior walls and located at a street corner near a notable religious institution. The structure attracts visitors who come to photograph it and explore the message it conveys.

The house was purchased in 2012 by an activist organization and repainted to send a message of acceptance. Since its transformation, it has become a recognized location for LGBTQ+ supporters from different regions.

The building represents LGBTQ+ rights in a tangible way and serves as a gathering place where the community comes together for events and dialogue. Visitors come to show their support and participate in local initiatives.

Visitors can photograph the exterior of the building and view it from the street, though interior access is not typically permitted. It is helpful to visit during daytime hours when the colors and details are most visible.

The building displays visible marks from acts of vandalism, including old bullet holes that were intentionally left unrepaired. These marks serve as silent testimony and draw the attention of visitors wanting to understand the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ movement.