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"With a focus on historic sites, this volume explores the recent history of non- heteronormative Americans from the early twentieth century onward and the places associated with these communities. Authors explore how queer identities are connected with specific places: places where people gather, socialize, protest, mourn, and celebrate. The focus is deeper look at how sexually variant and gender non-conforming Americans constructed identity, created communities, and fought to have rights recognized by the government. Each chapter is accompanied by prompts and activities that invite readers to think critically and immerse themselves in the subject matter while working collaboratively with others"--

"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people have established gathering spaces to find acceptance, form social networks, and unify to resist oppression. Framing the emergence of queer enclaves in reference to place, this volume explores the physical and symbolic spaces of LGBTQ Americans. Authors provide an overview of the concept of "place" and its role in informing identity formation and community building. The book also includes interactive project prompts, providing opportunities to practically apply topics and theories discussed in the chapters"--

Intro -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 - Invisibility and Representation: An Introduction to LGBTQ Historic Preservation -- Chapter 2 - The History of Queer History: One Hundred Years of the Search for Shared Heritage -- Chapter 3 - Taking Action: An Overview of LGBTQ Preservation Initiatives -- Chapter 4 - Beyond Identity: An LGBTQ Archaeological Context -- Chapter 5 - Interpreting LGBTQ Historic Sites -- Chapter 6 - Teaching LGBTQ History and Heritage -- Chapter 7 - San Francisco: Placing LGBTQ Histories in the City by the Bay -- Chapter 8 - Preservation of LGBTQ Historica and Cultural Sites: A New York City Perspective -- Chapter 9 - Tradition, Community, and Grungy Secret-ness: What Preservationists Can Learn from the Story of Phase One -- Engaging LGBTQ Pasts and Preservation: Historic Preservation Activities -- Index.