The Light House Cafe, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Massachusetts, applies for a liquor license in 1937. It is not known if the Cafe was in operation before that. It was owned by Hugh and Mary Collins and closed in 1975. Their application for a restaurant license for 178 Union St. met with opposition and so they settled on the Washington St. location.

Pictured: Notice of application for liquor license

Location: The Light House Cafe, 776 Washington St., Lynn, MA

Source: The Daily Item, page 27

Date: 1937-12-03

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