So far, we have limited information on this LGBTQ+ bar in York. If you have any archival materials or memories of this bar, please contact the LGBT History Project at history@centralpalgbtcenter.org or by calling (717)-920-9534.
Located on George Street in York, Pa, The Town Tavern was a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to congregate. The owners of the Town Tavern were not a part of the LGBTQ+ community, but they were happy to serve paying customers no matter their identity.
“…as long as your money was green, they didn’t care who you loved- and they wouldn’t tolerate anyone else giving you a hard time about it either.” – Charles Kress (courtesy of the York County History Center) |