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Out of the Tubs, and Into the Streets! Tracing the history of bathhouse regulations in San Francisco, CA

05.23.21

by–Stephan Ferris

In 1984, San Francisco effectively shut down gay bathhouses in a desperate attempt to curb HIV transmission, assuming that these venues create what is presently referred to as “super spreader events.” Despite changes in the global understanding of HIV and scientific advances in medication, these cultural centers remained effectively banned for over 36 years.[i] These closures […]

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