Bars, Restaurants, & Taverns
PURPLE CLOWN
[Slabtown was on 16th/Lovejoy]
Years: 1970?
JJ’s Backroom [could have possibly been at this location as well.] years 1991-1992
Jamiee’s [could have possibly been at this location as well.]
Emanon Café – not gay years?
The Triple Lindy – not gay years? Current 2022
17th and Lovejoy [maybe 1000 NW 17th Ave,]
Possibly in the right lower corner – this is a restaurant space
Mentioned in Northwest Examiner article June 2006 page 6, NW in the ‘70s: epicenter of Portland gay culture,. Northwest was home to many gay gathering spots, including gay bars such as Lulu’s (now Muu Muu’s), next were popular spots at: 17th and Lovejoy, Purple Clown and Lion’s Pride, now 21st Avenue Bar & Grill, was another gathering spot.
Lesbians had their own hangout at Primary Domain, on Northwest 16th where Slabtown is today Jimmy Mak’s was popular with gays for a time, was Ray’s Ordinary Bar, now Tiger Bar, on Northwest Broadway. Bikers liked J & J Tavern, formerly on West Burnside, and reportedly rode their bikes right up to the bar.
Not much is known about this business, more information and research is needed.