As an aside, some folks would say that the J-O theaters actually served an important function in our community and that with their closure, something is lost forever.
Samuel R. Delany wrote a really good book about this and his experiences called Times Square Red, Times Square Blue. Not a book to read if you are at all homophobic or squeamish reading about sex acts though.
Many, many references to Jane Jacob's The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
Samuel R. Delany wrote a really good book about this and his experiences called Times Square Red, Times Square Blue. Not a book to read if you are at all homophobic or squeamish reading about sex acts though.
Many, many references to Jane Jacob's The Death and Life of Great American Cities.