OutSpoken: The Voices of Come Out Seattle
Explore a collection of articles and videos that showcase the dynamic history of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community. Archived news, articles, and images working together to preserve and promote the vibrant history of LGBTQ+ spaces in Seattle.
Keep the past alive through these shared memories, ensuring that our history continues to be honored and celebrated.

Come Out Seattle: Preserving LGBTQ+ History One Story at a Time
Volume 52 Issue 16
Seattle Gay News Highlights the Preservation Efforts of Come Out Seattle's Gay Bar History Project
Authors Steve Nyman and Nathan Benedict of Seattle Gay News provide an in-depth look at Come Out Seattle's efforts to archive the history of Seattle's LGBTQ+ bars. Their Seattle Gay Bar History Project collects stories and images from iconic spaces like The Mocambo, Double Header, and The Silver Slipper.
The article underscores the importance of preserving these stories to ensure the community’s vibrant history is celebrated and remembered for future generations
Seattle's LGBTQ+ bars in 1974: Out on the Town
by Steve Nyman & Nathan Benedict, Special to the SGN - Friday June 14, 2024

Garden of Allah 1946-1956 University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, SOC7421