The closing of Fran's Place on September 24, 2016 marked the end of the LGBTQ+ bar era in Lynn. Nineteen bars have opened and closed from 1937 to 2016. Some locations had multiple names over the years. For example, bars by six different names operated at 212 Broad Street.

Pictured: Timeline of LGBTQ+ bars

Source: Jim Moser

Date: 2016-09-24