"Finocchio's," 1960-1970

Artifact Overview

Established in 1929 as a place to see "female impersonator" revues, Finnochio's Club in San Francisco became well known for its drag performances. In addition to serving as a safe public space for the LGBTQ+ community, it was a popular tourist attraction into the early-1990s, before closing at the end of 1999.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

1960-1970

Subject Date

1960-1970

Creators

Romaine (Photographer)
Li-Kar
Sunshine Publications (Firm)

Place of Creation

United States, California, Los Angeles

Collection Title

Research Center Collection of LGBTQ+ Publications and Graphics

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.190.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

Keywords	United States, California, San Francisco Programs (Documents) Drag shows Finocchio's (Cabaret : San Francisco, Calif.) LGBTQ+ Performances (Creative events)