Clementine's (St. Louis Gay Leather Bar/1978-2014) Size:L dress-coded atmosphere—denim

dress-coded atmosphere—denim

and unapologetic sexuality

Operating through the 1970s and ’80s and 90's

a discreet stash of snacks

more a series of encounters than a traditional story

Clementine's (St. Louis Gay Leather Bar/1978-2014) Size:L dress-coded atmosphere—denimClementines St. Louis, MO (19782014) Founded in 1978 by Wally Thomas, Clementines began as a Levi leather cruise barlow lit, coded, and essential at a time when spaces like it operated with a degree of discretion. Early on, it served as a crucial meeting point for the local gay community, offering both connection and continuity in an era when those spaces were limited. By the mid 80s, new ownership (Jim Briscoe, Garry Reed, and Jan Kelly) helped