VICTORY!! THE SAN FRANCISCO EAGLE IS OFFICIALLY A HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED CULTURAL SITE!! WE PROTECTED A PIECE OF OUR HISTORY AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED THAT THIS LEGENDARY LANDMARK WILL STAND FOREVER!! LETS KEEP WATCHING OVER OUR COMMUNITY SPACES TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN PROTECTED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!!
February 12, 2021
Recognize the San Francisco Eagle as a ‘Historically Designated’ cultural site
Final supporters
This petition asks the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission to recognize the San Francisco Eagle as an ‘historically designated’ cultural site.
Since 1981, The San Francisco Eagle has been a gathering point for the San Francisco gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community, the local leather and kink communities and has been declared a cultural landmark, along with the creation of a new park, the adjacent Eagle Plaza.
The SF Eagle was founded at the onset of the AIDS crisis in San Francisco, and lost twenty-two (22) employees to the epidemic, between 1981 and 1998. Since this great tragedy, the SF Eagle has been extraordinarily active in the support of community programs and organizations dedicated to reducing the spread of disease and supporting those living with HIV/AIDS.
The SF Eagle has been an important venue for performing arts and live bands with its Thursday Night Live performances, and has sponsored winning contestants in the annual International Men’s Leather competition. The SF Eagle proudly encourages educational and promotional events supporting the Kink/BDSM community, supports local LGBT charities with fund-raising efforts including the sponsorship of events like the famous Sunday afternoon “Beer Bust.”
Many local organizations, including Momma’s Family, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Fog Rugby Football Club use the SF Eagle as a venue for members to interact after formal gatherings, to share stories and build relationships in a casual and safe setting. In addition, the SF Eagle offers meeting space to local community organizations, like ‘Dykes on Bikes - San Francisco.’
With the uncertainty surrounding the re-opening of bars and nightclubs due to the CV-19 pandemic, it is imperative that we recognize the role that venues like the SF Eagle play in fostering the expression of new ideas, creative performance, cultural enrichment and the promotion of diversity in the local communities in which they are embedded.
The West SoMa community relies on the San Francisco Eagle to be an accommodating and friendly space for cultural exchange and free expression in a way that transcends a traditional bar.
The undersigned strongly support and advocate formal recognition of the historical significance of the San Francisco Eagle to West SoMa and the San Francisco LGBT community with the support and endorsement of the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission.
To learn more about the San Francisco Eagle select The SF Eagle
For more information about our community, select The SF Eagle’s Community Involvement
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 25, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
January 22, 2021
405 Comments
I have been doing fundraising at the Eagle since it opened and have had many friends that worked their died of aids I am proud to be a part of our beloved San Francisco history ♥️❤️This is a historical place in the city and Lester community
As venues and event spaces close all over the Bay Area due to gentrification and now COVID, it is especially important to safeguard the institutions that remain in our city. Please designate the SF Eagle as a historical cultural site.
I have lived in SF since 1983 and the Eagle has been an important gathering place for so many in the subsets of the community in the South Of Market Leather/Bear/Kink communities. It is an important part of LGBTQ history and should be held and honored as such.
The SF Eagle is such an important and historic spot that has aided and supported so many charitable organizations over the years. Life after COVID will not get back to normal without the SF Eagle Sunday Beer Busts supporting SF Nonprofits.
Having and ensuring that culturally significant safe spaces for the LGBTQIA communities is imperative and necessary. The Eagle is a space where I have found connection and confidence I didn’t even knew I had. We must protect these sacred queer spaces!
Rock on
I discovered The Eagle only 4 years ago, and the idea of losing it is already too much to bear. I can't imagine the significance it has to the people who've been coming since the 80s--for the people who fought for my right to be married to the love of my life. I benefit from what these trailblazers fought for. We *all* need The Eagle. It is the queer equivalent of The Washington Monument (only even gayer).
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VICTORY!! THE SAN FRANCISCO EAGLE IS OFFICIALLY A HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED CULTURAL SITE!! WE PROTECTED A PIECE OF OUR HISTORY AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED THAT THIS LEGENDARY LANDMARK WILL STAND FOREVER!! LETS KEEP WATCHING OVER OUR COMMUNITY SPACES TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN PROTECTED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!!
February 12, 2021
Recognize the San Francisco Eagle as a ‘Historically Designated’ cultural site
Final supporters
This petition asks the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission to recognize the San Francisco Eagle as an ‘historically designated’ cultural site.
Since 1981, The San Francisco Eagle has been a gathering point for the San Francisco gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community, the local leather and kink communities and has been declared a cultural landmark, along with the creation of a new park, the adjacent Eagle Plaza.
The SF Eagle was founded at the onset of the AIDS crisis in San Francisco, and lost twenty-two (22) employees to the epidemic, between 1981 and 1998. Since this great tragedy, the SF Eagle has been extraordinarily active in the support of community programs and organizations dedicated to reducing the spread of disease and supporting those living with HIV/AIDS.
The SF Eagle has been an important venue for performing arts and live bands with its Thursday Night Live performances, and has sponsored winning contestants in the annual International Men’s Leather competition. The SF Eagle proudly encourages educational and promotional events supporting the Kink/BDSM community, supports local LGBT charities with fund-raising efforts including the sponsorship of events like the famous Sunday afternoon “Beer Bust.”
Many local organizations, including Momma’s Family, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Fog Rugby Football Club use the SF Eagle as a venue for members to interact after formal gatherings, to share stories and build relationships in a casual and safe setting. In addition, the SF Eagle offers meeting space to local community organizations, like ‘Dykes on Bikes - San Francisco.’
With the uncertainty surrounding the re-opening of bars and nightclubs due to the CV-19 pandemic, it is imperative that we recognize the role that venues like the SF Eagle play in fostering the expression of new ideas, creative performance, cultural enrichment and the promotion of diversity in the local communities in which they are embedded.
The West SoMa community relies on the San Francisco Eagle to be an accommodating and friendly space for cultural exchange and free expression in a way that transcends a traditional bar.
The undersigned strongly support and advocate formal recognition of the historical significance of the San Francisco Eagle to West SoMa and the San Francisco LGBT community with the support and endorsement of the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission.
To learn more about the San Francisco Eagle select The SF Eagle
For more information about our community, select The SF Eagle’s Community Involvement
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 25, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
January 22, 2021
405 Comments
Please designate the Eagle as a Historical Sight, there were many bars across the United States called the Eagle and this is one of the last ones Left, I’m from Michigan and miss the Detroit Eagle very much. This one is part of San Francisco’s history and The History of our community.
I have been doing fundraising at the Eagle since it opened and have had many friends that worked their died of aids I am proud to be a part of our beloved San Francisco history ♥️❤️This is a historical place in the city and Lester community
As venues and event spaces close all over the Bay Area due to gentrification and now COVID, it is especially important to safeguard the institutions that remain in our city. Please designate the SF Eagle as a historical cultural site.
I have lived in SF since 1983 and the Eagle has been an important gathering place for so many in the subsets of the community in the South Of Market Leather/Bear/Kink communities. It is an important part of LGBTQ history and should be held and honored as such.
The SF Eagle is such an important and historic spot that has aided and supported so many charitable organizations over the years. Life after COVID will not get back to normal without the SF Eagle Sunday Beer Busts supporting SF Nonprofits.
Having and ensuring that culturally significant safe spaces for the LGBTQIA communities is imperative and necessary. The Eagle is a space where I have found connection and confidence I didn’t even knew I had. We must protect these sacred queer spaces!
Rock on
I discovered The Eagle only 4 years ago, and the idea of losing it is already too much to bear. I can't imagine the significance it has to the people who've been coming since the 80s--for the people who fought for my right to be married to the love of my life. I benefit from what these trailblazers fought for. We *all* need The Eagle. It is the queer equivalent of The Washington Monument (only even gayer).
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Please designate the Eagle as a Historical Sight, there were many bars across the United States called the Eagle and this is one of the last ones Left, I’m from Michigan and miss the Detroit Eagle very much. This one is part of San Francisco’s history and The History of our community.