History of the Castro with Fred Rogers & Gerard Koskovich

This week, we feature Fred Rogers, former owner of the popular bar The Elephant Walk, along with guest host Gerard Koskovich, Historian at the GLBT Historical Society. The Elephant Walk, located in the Castro, was known for hosting disco star Sylvester in the 70’s and 80’s and serving daily brunch until 3:00 pm. It was a sanctuary as the rapidly transitioning neighborhood became a hub for the LGBTQ+ community. After Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone's assassination, The Elephant Walk became ground zero for the ensuing White Night Riot, thrusting the bar and the city of San Francisco into the national spotlight. Tune in to hear our conversation with Fred and Gerard about the Castro's history and The Elephant Walk's fascinating story during these troubling times. Meet Fred Rogers and Gerard Koskovich!

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History of the Castro with Fred Rogers & Gerard Koskovich is an episode from Beyond The Fog Radio by Beyond the Fog Radio.

This episode is 00:55:31 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2024.

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