Henry Gerber House
1704 North Crilly Court, Chicago, Illinois, United States
About the Henry Gerber House
The Henry Gerber House is a historic landmark located at 1704 North Crilly Court in Chicago, Illinois. It was the home of Henry Gerber, a pioneering LGBTQ activist who founded the first known gay rights organization in the United States in the 1920s. The house now serves as a museum and cultural center dedicated to preserving Gerber's legacy and promoting LGBTQ history and activism. Visitors can explore exhibits, attend events, and learn about the important role that Gerber and his house played in the fight for LGBTQ rights.
Reviews of Henry Gerber House
"A gorgeous monument preserved! You can’t go inside, as people live there, but the walk around this historic block is worth the visit. Google lists Gerber’s address as 1704, though it was actually 1710. Keep an eye out for the discreet plaque on the sidewalk outside Henry’s house."
"This is the very spot where the nation's first gay advocacy group of any kind happened. Gerber is said to have witnessed a flourishing gay society in Berlin and wanted to see one in the United States. His attempt was short lived but apparently influenced Harry Hay to start Mattachine society in 1948. This place is holy ground for me. I stop by to pay my respect whenever I'm in Chicago. I'm grateful it's been "historically" marked."
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