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Tally BrownContinental Baths Continental Baths Gay bathhouse in New York City (1968–1976) The Continental Baths was a gay bathhouse in the basement of The Ansonia Hotel in New York City, which was operated from 1968 to 1976 by Steve Ostrow. It was advertised as reminiscent of "the glory of ancient Rome".[1] Quick facts Alternative names, General information ... Continental Baths Early ad for the Continental Baths Alternative names Plato's Retreat General information Type Gay bathhouse Address Ansonia Hotel, New York City Country United States Coordinates 40.7801°N 73.982°W / 40.7801; -73.982 Opened 1968 (1968) Closed 1976 (1976) Management Steve Ostrow Other information Facilities Pool, dance floor, fountains, private rooms, orgy rooms, saunas, games room, restaurant Close It opened after Ostrow observed the… (Source: Wikipedia)
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