In a quiet neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, there is a small bookstore tucked into the buildings on South 12th Street called Giovanni’s Room. Walking past, you may quickly notice… read more →
The image Giovanni’s Room projects onto South Street and the surrounding areas is one of pride. Large windows and waving rainbow flags proclaim its identity as a gay and lesbian… read more →
For the past forty years, Giovanni’s Room has lived through numerous events in the Gay Rights Movement and has been a source of support and community for those participating in… read more →
Giovanni’s Room Through the Ages on Dipity. Since its conception in 1973, Giovanni’s Room has situated itself firmly within the developing LGBT rights movement as an important cultural space. As… read more →
Nowadays, you can go to Philadelphia’s center city and find a thriving “Gayborhood.” It has become a tourist hub, serving those who are just passing through as much as those who… read more →