Talk:Stonewall Inn

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Namesake

Was the Inn originally named for Stonewall Jackson? I don't see what else it could be named for. --76.105.96.92 (talk) 15:26, 1 June 2015 (UTC) This is a common misconception, however Stonewall Jackson had no part in the history of the site. It is also falsely assumed that the statue in Christopher Park in front of the inn is of Stonewall Jackson, however it is of General Phillip Henry Sheridan, hence the name 'Sheridan Square.' Jenniferferd (talk) 18:23, 17 November 2016 (UTC)

I've never heard that suggested. Look at the pictures of the buildings. Jackson would be a very ironic namesake. Sort of like Nixon. Actually, worse than Nixon. - CorbieV ^☊ ☼ 01:53, 9 October 2016 (UTC)

When first opened, it was named "Bonnie's Stone Wall Jenniferferd (talk) 18:20, 17 November 2016 (UTC)." — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jenniferferd (talk • contribs) 04:04, 21 October 2016 (UTC)

So, not definitely not named in honour of the Confederate General. After all, it had that name in 1930, three decades before its use as a gay hostelry.

Nuttyskin (talk) 19:18, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Manager at the time & Florida continuation

There is a question here which also is relevant to this article. --SergeWoodzing (talk) 20:27, 1 March 2018 (UTC)

Note about the LPC source

I'm using this NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission report as a source for Stonewall's background and architecture. Although the LPC report generally cites what we would consider to be WP:RS, the last paragraph of page 11 (which is about the history of this bar after 1990) cites this revision of the article. In general, the pre-1990 information in the LPC report is cited to books, reports, and internal documents. The various changes of ownership were not even mentioned in the previous version of the article. However, the report should be avoided for any post-1990 information, as it cites this article directly. Epicgenius (talk) 20:51, 11 March 2024 (UTC)

Did you know nomination

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The result was: promoted by AirshipJungleman29 talk 17:19, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

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Exterior of the Stonewall Inn

• ... that names in the Stonewall Inn's visitor logbook included Donald Duck, Elizabeth Taylor, and Judy Garland? Source: Carter, David (2004). Stonewall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution. St. Martin's Press. pp. 69-70.
  • ALT1: ... that after the original Stonewall Inn closed in 1969, its space was used by a bagel shop, Chinese restaurant, and clothing store? Source: Multiple, see article
  • ALT2: ... that the Stonewall Inn may have been named after a lesbian autobiography? Source: Wang, Hansi Lo (May 30, 2016). "Long A Symbol, Stonewall Inn May Soon Become Monument To LGBT Rights". NPR.
  • ALT3: ... that the Stonewall Inn was originally two horse stables? Source: Stonewall (Report). National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service. February 16, 2000. p. 10.
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Dadang Supriatna
  • Comment: I also know that this is unlikely to happen, but can I request that this run on June 28 (the first full day of the Stonewall riots)?

Improved to Good Article status by Epicgenius (talk).

Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 650 past nominations.

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Epicgenius (talk) 12:21, 15 April 2024 (UTC).

• Ooh, Stonewall! Article eligibility and condition checks out, became a good article a few days ago. I like the ALT0 here best, though I would suggest linking those names. Assuming good faith on the sourcing. Obviously, going to have to wait til the QPQ is resolved to officially check this off. And I think June 28 would be a wonderful day for this hook. Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 06:18, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
  • Thanks for the review Generalissima. I've now done a QPQ. Epicgenius (talk) 14:34, 19 April 2024 (UTC)
    • Good to go here! Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 14:39, 19 April 2024 (UTC)
      • @Epicgenius and Generalissima:, as it is over six weeks until the proposed date (and was something like ten weeks at nomination approval) an exemption needs to be obtained at WT:DYK per WP:DYKSO. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 19:53, 7 May 2024 (UTC)
        • I started a discussion on WT:DYK, which has been archived. From the comments there, I think there was a consensus to allow the request, but since there were only 3 commenters, feel free to correct me if this needs more discussion. Epicgenius (talk) 01:18, 20 May 2024 (UTC)