6. Gay Activist Alliance Firehouse
The Gay Activist Alliance was housed at this former firehouse at 99 Wooster Street in the SoHo-Cast Iron District from 1971 to 1974. The alliance mobilized and lobbied for gay civil rights. Their famous tactic, “zap” actions, were direct actions intended to garner media attention for their causes. The Gay Activist Alliance Firehouse became a kind of community center, hosting meetings and parties while it was housed there.
While the firehouse at Wooster Street is listed specifically in the historic district report as a place of significance, it was not listed for its LGBTQ+ significance. It wasn’t until 2019 that the building was designated as an individual landmark for its role in LGBTQ+ history.