City Of West Palm Beach Grants Historic Designation To H.G. Roosters

From City of West Palm Beach:

April 7, 2021

During the City Commission meeting held on Monday, April 5, 2021, commissioners approved the designation of H.G. Roosters as a historic site within the City of West Palm Beach. The establishment, located at 823 Belvedere Road, has served as a safe gathering place for the local LGBTQ+ community for more than 60 years.

As historic preservation evolves, the city is committed to including sites that are significant to under-represented groups to tell a more comprehensive story of its past. Beyond H.G. Roosters’ physical structure as a visual landmark, the establishment has been a leader in philanthropic efforts and gay pride initiatives.

H.G. Roosters earned its historic designation by meeting the following criteria:

• Building must be at least 50 years old.
• Establishment is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the City’s history.
• Establishment is associated with a singular location that is unique OR possesses singular physical characteristics that make it an established, or familiar visual feature.

To learn more about historic preservation in the City of West Palm Beach, contact the city’s historic preservation planner at (561) 822-1457 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

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