Black-and-white photo of a female singer in a feathered costume performing on stage, with the poster text “I’ll Never Forget It You Know…” (BootlegBetty.com).

Thye’re Queer, They’re Near…Howdy New York City!!!

Ansonia Hotel
2101–2119 Broadway at 73rd St
Bette Midler used to put on quite a show in the Continental Baths, a gay men’s club in the hotel’s basement—which is now a Food Emporium. Feel her aura heat up the frozen-food aisle, or head into the Ansonia for a drink at the bar, which she must have graced on occasion.

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