Edmonton Queer History
Edmonton Queer History
Rainbow Story HubFrom the witch hunt roundup of the Strand Theatre in 1942 detailed in Darrin Hagen’s play Witch Hunt at the Strand to the Pisces Bathhouse Raids of 1981, many events shaped our local history in Edmonton. Here we will share stories from many who were integral figures in events or were witness to the imoacts they made on Edmonton’s LGBTQ2S+ community.
Rainbow Story HubHistory is always made by the actions of people. We look to celebrate some of these people here. From those well known to some who may never had been widely known we look to tell their stories. It took people like Paul Chisholm also known as Empress 1 Millie, Michael Phair, Edmonton City Councillor, Chevi Lee Rabbit, Trans activist, Murray Billet, Former Edmonton Police Commissioner, Corey Wyness, Sexual Health Education worker and so many more to advance the interests of the LGBTQ2S+ community in Edmonton and area.
Rainbow Story HubThe Strand Theatre, Pig N’ Whistle, Jack’s Grill, Coffee Cup Inn, Bus Depot Bathrooms, The “Hill”, Club 70, Flashback, The Roost, Pisces Spa, Down Under Bathhouse, Steamworks Bathhouse, Buddy’s and Woody’s, Victoria Park, Evolution Wonderlounge. Just a small sampling of a long list where the Edmonton LGBTQ2S+ community hung out, cruised, socialized and met friends.
Rainbow Story HubA new project unlike any other which documents the stories, people, places and events that built the foundation Edmonton’s LGBTQ2S+ community was built on.
