I'm with gator on this one
My post got deleted because I got mad at what was posted earlier and went off. We don't need this stuff on this forum. And I ask the administrator to delete posts that attack other members in any way. Thats not what this forum is for. To the person who was attacked, Don't worry about these people, they are just looking to start trouble. We all know you are a good person and don't care what people say about you. You do great work and I hope you keep it up.
1970's/'80s history of the area of the June 4th building collapse
First, my condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in the tragedy, and best wishes for rapid recoveries for those injured.
The area extending west on Market, beginning at the old Nate Ben's Reliable building, to the corner of 23rd and Market has a rich "mongering" history. Directly next to the building which collapsed, was a massage parlor called "The Gallery", which advertised "Models Available" in the adult cinema pages of the Daily News, until around 1985. Throughout much of the '70s, and into the early '80s, adult film quality *models* would "pose" in any of several rooms,"Polaroid rental $10. 00". Several of the models had actually been cast in mainstream porn films, which were shown down the street at the Forum Theater. That two-block section contained four massage parlors, three adult bookstores, and at least two peep shows. Most of these businesses later relocated some of their services to the area of 20th and Sansom Streets. Honeysuckle Divine even performed at The Forum for a week-long engagement in 1980.
Like New York City, Philadelphia is rapidly losing it's formerly rich heritage. With relation to the world of adult entertainment.
Live Peep Shows Still Exist?
Interesting stuff. Thanks!
I saw a live peep show in Phila. (somewhere) in the 70's. The girl was in the middle of roughly a circle of small private booths. You put your quarters in, and a viewing window opened.
It's kind of an interesting and different experience.
There was a famous one in Seatle I've been to. I heard it recently closed, after decades in business. There were small slots in the wall so that you could pass dollars, to get special attention. You could choose between booths with clear glass, and one-way mirrors. I just looked up the Wikipedia entry: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lusty_Lady[/url]
There's one in Vegas, that was still open a couple of years ago when I was there. You could get a private viewing with the girl after her set. One clearly suggested through gestures that HE's were available there.
Anyone know if anything like this still exits. Anywhere? I think it's a fun alternative (if patrons are considerate and the management keeps it clean). It's not a big investment of time or money (you can be in and done in 10 mins/$3. 00) , and appeals to the voyeur in us all.
[QUOTE=Tonsil Hockey; 1783244]First, my condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in the tragedy, and best wishes for rapid recoveries for those injured.
The area extending west on Market, beginning at the old Nate Ben's Reliable building, to the corner of 23rd and Market has a rich "mongering" history. Directly next to the building which collapsed, was a massage parlor called "The Gallery", which advertised "Models Available" in the adult cinema pages of the Daily News, until around 1985. Throughout much of the '70s, and into the early '80s, adult film quality *models* would "pose" in any of several rooms,"Polaroid rental $10. 00". Several of the models had actually been cast in mainstream porn films, which were shown down the street at the Forum Theater. That two-block section contained four massage parlors, three adult bookstores, and at least two peep shows. Most of these businesses later relocated some of their services to the area of 20th and Sansom Streets. Honeysuckle Divine even performed at The Forum for a week-long engagement in 1980.
Like New York City, Philadelphia is rapidly losing it's formerly rich heritage. With relation to the world of adult entertainment.[/QUOTE]