The front (east) façade of 525 8th St, SE (Commercial).

ID: 5852 ~ Source: Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Library of Congress ~ Creator: Lisa P. Davidson ~ Date: June 10, 2016
This file appears in: DC’s LGBTQ+ History: Phase One
The front (east) façade of 525 8th St, SE (Commercial).
This file appears in: DC’s LGBTQ+ History: Phase One

Phase One was a popular lesbian bar on DC's Barracks Row (8th Street SE), which was once referred to as "Gay Way," thanks to its many LGBTQ+ friendly businesses. Allen Carroll and his partner Chris Jansen opened the bar in 1971. Soon after opening…