Coco and the city council honor world chanpion boxer Rashida Ellis
Rahida Ellis is the world champion boxer in her class. That makes her Lynn's most famous LGBTQ+ in sports. The city honored her on her return home. Coco Alinsug is Lynn's first openly gay city councilor. Pictured: Coco Alinsug with Rashida Ellis and the city council. Location: Lynn, MA Photographer: Patrick Gecoya Date: 2022-06-29
Tish sits in the sports bar area of Fran's Place
Tish sits in the sports bar area of Fran's Place. Pictured: Robert Muise, aka Tish Location: Fran's Place, 776 Washington St., Lynn MA Source: The Daily Item Date: 2016-09-16
1991 - GLAD wins legal victory for two women
Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) successfully defended Katherine Duquette and Laurel Sport against Ralph Feinberg owner of Lynn Auto Exchange for his sexual orientation discrimination. Pictured: News clipping Location: The Lynnway, Lynn, MA Source: Gay Community News Date: 1991-05-12
1952 - Policeman steals liquor from the Light House
Pictured: Mark Anthony and Tim Deegan. Sports memorabilia on walls was from the previous bar, Max's Pub. Location: 47 Central, 47 Central Ave, Lynn, MA Source: Tim Deegan Photogrpher: Unknown Date: circa 2000