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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMeanwhile, in Detroit: Historic LGBTQ Spot Woodward Bar & Grill Destroyed in Fire
This happened this past Tuesday and didn't think to post about it then, so posting it here.
Be careful, my LGBTQ brothers and sisters.
https://detroit.eater.com/2022/6/15/23169587/lgbtq-woodward-bar-grill-destroyed-in-fire
https://www.wxyz.com/news/loss-of-beloved-woodward-bar-grill-oldest-lgbtq-bar-in-detroit-weighing-heavy-on-community
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Meanwhile, in Detroit: Historic LGBTQ Spot Woodward Bar & Grill Destroyed in Fire (Original Post)
MotorCityBeard
Jun 2022
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I know, I've been there quite a few times and it always had a nice mix of people
MotorCityBeard
Jun 2022
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Me.
(35,454 posts)1. Such A Shame
Non gay people also went there. Worked as a waitress as at the Bel Crest for college and we'd sometimes go to the 'Woo Woo' after.
MotorCityBeard
(203 posts)2. I know, I've been there quite a few times and it always had a nice mix of people
I'm sure, if this was a hate crime, the perps aren't too concerned about heteros who are tolerant.
haele
(15,193 posts)3. Sadly, as it started at 11am, it was probably a kitchen or electrical fire.
I hope their insurance will cover the damages, and they can get back to business. It's always painful when an iconic place like this suffer damage.
Haele
