Dave’s Baths was a well-known chain of gay bathhouses that operated in multiple U.S. cities during the 1970s and 1980s. More than just places to meet, they served as vital gathering spots for queer men at a time when openly gay social spaces were scarce. With tiled steam rooms, private cubicles, and lounge areas that blurred the line between relaxation and community, Dave’s became a name recognized across urban gay nightlife.
