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🌈Did you know that @TheAbbeyWeHo, the iconic gay bar in West Hollywood, started as a humble coffeehouse in 1991?

Explore the history of this vibrant venue below. #TheAbbey #WeHo #LGBTQ (1/8) Image
β˜•οΈ Owner David Cooley relied on community outreach, providing cookies for nearby support groups, fostering loyalty and making The Abbey a meeting spot for HIV/AIDS activists. #TheAbbey #Community (2/8)
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ In the mid-1990s, The Abbey transitioned into a gay bar, creating an inclusive space to enjoy LA's diverse queer community and becoming an iconic LGBTQ+ establishment. #TheAbbey #GayBar #Inclusion (3/8)
🚫 Amid concerns for the LGBTQ+ community's comfort, The Abbey banned straight bachelorette parties, making headlines and going viral. #TheAbbey #Progressive #LGBTQ (4/8)
🌟 The venue has welcomed political icons like Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Pete Buttigieg for fundraisers, cementing its status in the liberal community. #TheAbbey #Politics (5/8)
πŸ’ƒ Embracing diversity, The Abbey showcases go-go dancers across the gender spectrum, representing the breadth of the LGBTQ+ community. #TheAbbey #Diversity #Dancers (6/8)
πŸ™οΈ Despite offers to expand, the owners turned down opportunities to move The Abbey, valuing the unique, open atmosphere it brings to LA. #TheAbbey #LosAngeles #Unique (7/8)
πŸŽ‰ The Abbey's rich history transformed a small coffeehouse into an iconic, unforgettable landmark of West Hollywood's queer scene. #TheAbbey #WeHo #LGBTHistory (8/8)

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