Stonewall Inn Officially Named a City Historical Landmark

The Stonewall Inn has long been a landmark in the gay rights movement — and now it's official!

“It is a tremendous part of our history,” said Councilman Corey Johnson (D-Manhattan), who represents the district and is gay. “Because of the real estate boom and pressures we’ve seen in the Village and all across Manhattan, we needed this further level of protection.”

I'll drink to this.

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