Clementine's (St. Louis Gay Leather Bar/1978-2014) Size:L and unapologetic sexuality

and unapologetic sexuality

a discreet stash of snacks

more a series of encounters than a traditional story

The Warehouse was part of the post-Stonewall generation of bars that built community far from the coastal capitals

eyes locked on the camera — wasn’t just shock value

Clementine's (St. Louis Gay Leather Bar/1978-2014) Size:L and unapologetic sexualityClementines St. Louis, MO (19782014) Founded in 1978 by Wally Thomas, Clementines began as a Levi leather cruise barlow lit, coded, and essential at a time when spaces like it operated with a degree of discretion. Early on, it served as a crucial meeting point for the local gay community, offering both connection and continuity in an era when those spaces were limited. By the mid 80s, new ownership (Jim Briscoe, Garry Reed, and Jan Kelly) helped