print email comment close National Historic Landmarks Program: Stonewall URL: http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=-1888210723&ResourceType=Site Description: Information about this bar in New York City that was designated as a national historic landmark in 2000 because in June 1969 it was "the scene of important events that sparked the modern struggle for the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans." Includes a statement of significance and an image of the building. From the National Park Service. Publisher: National Park Service Extra Keywords gay pride GLBT Library of Congress Subject Headings: Gay liberation movement Gay rights Historic sites -- New York (State) -- New York Stonewall Riots, New York, N.Y., 1969 LII Database Information: Record 11782 created by Maria Brandt on 06/07/2005 Last modification on 09/21/2006 Published: 09/21/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/11782