LGBT History Project: LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Number of Pages
3
Date
1985 - 2016

Opened in 1966 in the small town of Spring Grove, PA, Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. Altland’s Ranch was abspace for the LGBTQ+ community to make their own. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties.

Altland’s Ranch became more than just a party space, it was also a space for LGBTQ+ community groups to use for programs and became a type of community center for the LGBTQ+ community in the York area. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch Welcome Sign - undated

Number of Pages
2
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undated

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Udderly 80s" Posters - September 25, circa 2000

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2
Date
September 25, circa 2000

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Square Dance with Anyone in the World" Posters - September 8, 1997

Number of Pages
2
Date
September 8, 1997

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "The Susquehanna Squares" Poster - Fall 1997 to Spring 1998

Number of Pages
2
Date
Fall 1997 to Spring 1998

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "New Year's Eve Buffet" Poster - December 31, 2002

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2
Date
December 31, 2002

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Miss Gay York PA America" Poster - June 8, circa 2011

Number of Pages
2
Date
June 8, circa 2011

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Format
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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Ladies of Illusion" Poster - March 19, circa 2000

Number of Pages
2
Date
March 19, circa 2000

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Karaoke with Extreme Entertainment" Poster - circa 2000

Number of Pages
2
Date
circa 2000

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Karaoke with DJ Storm" Poster - February 27, 2016

Number of Pages
2
Date
February 27, 2016

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
Format
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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Haunting Halloween" Poster - October 26, 2002

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 26, 2002

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Format
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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Haunting Halloween" Poster - October 30, circa 2000

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 30, circa 2000

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "A ‘FUN’draiser for AIDS and Breast Cancer" Poster - August 25, 1995

Number of Pages
2
Date
August 25, 1995

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch “The Fourth Annual Entertainment Benefit” Posters - July 12, circa 2000

Number of Pages
2
Date
July 12, circa 2000

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch Country Night Poster - undated

Number of Pages
2
Date
undated

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch “Come and Try It: The Susquehanna Squares” Poster - August 23, 1997

Number of Pages
2
Date
August 23, 1997

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch Christmas Celebration - December 19 - 31, 1997

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2
Date
December 19 - 31, 1997

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch Ticket - undated

Number of Pages
2
Date
undated

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Bear and Leather Night" Posters - circa 2000

Number of Pages
3
Date
circa 2000

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Performer Application for Aphrodisiactic April Acts of Kindness [AAOK] Act IV" Poster - April 27, 1991

Number of Pages
2
Date
April 27, 1991

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Year
Time Period
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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "Aphrodisiactic April Acts of Kindness [AAOK] Show: Act IV" Poster: Part 2 - April 27, 1991

Number of Pages
2
Date
April 27, 1991

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch

Altland's Ranch "Aphrodisiactic April Acts of Kindness [AAOK] Show: Act IV" Poster: Part 1 - April 27, 1991

Number of Pages
2
Date
April 27, 1991

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

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Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection

Altland's Ranch "25th Halloween Celebration" Poster - October 31, [1991]

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 31, [1991]

Altland’s Ranch was the first official LGBTQ+ bar in the York area, and was the longest running LGBTQ+ bar in the county. It was known for hosting drag balls, discos, and particularly Halloween parties. Altland’s Ranch closed in 2016.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection