The Friendly Bar
819 S. 2nd St.
Opened in 1944, The Friendly Bar was a gay bar located at 819 S. 2nd St. in the Walker’s Point neighborhood.
Walker's Point is a neighborhood that is bounded by the Burnham Canal and E. Seeboth St. on the north, S. 1st St. on the east, W. Greenfield Ave. on the south, and S Cesar E. Chavez Dr. and N. 16th St. on the west.
The business is permanently closed.
Business Info
- 819 S. 2nd St.
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