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

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.

Year: 
Origin: 
Gift of Barry Loveland
Location: 
LGBT-084 Altland's Ranch Collection
Repository: 
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections