Today we have a two parter featuring men in the desert. Part one is AMG, and part two is by Bruce of LA. Above we see Bob Mizer's photo of Forrester Milliard and Jim Miller.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Ed Fury
I found this AMG photo of Ed Fury in a dry stream bed over on Men From Back Then.
I would put in a link, but the site has sadly been inactive since January 12.
Massed Group
Although I can't make them out, Brian Idol, Jack Renio, and Jim Horn are supposed to be in the group shot. I suspect that this was a co-production with Wyngate & Bevins, but I'm not positive.
Gene Eberle
Bob Mizer of AMG did a memorable photo shoot with Gene Eberle
posed on a rock outcrop somewhere in the California desert.
Desert Dudes, Part 2 - Bruce of Los Angeles
We start part two with two unknowns (to me anyway) by Bruce.
Jerry Debry
Bruce took this photo on a 1950s trip to Utah, and the model
is Jerry Debry, a recent Mr. Utah winner.
Foster Brother
I think this is one of the Foster brothers, Charles and Lewis,
but I'm not really sure which one.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Going to the Baths, Part 1 - Some History
We have a two parter today on going to the baths, and part one goes into some history.
It was the Turks who carried the Roman bath concept into modern times,
so I'm starting with this undated photo that I like.
Everard
Irish immigrant and brewer James Everard established the Everard Baths on New York's west side in 1888. It was palacial by the standards of the time, and by 1910 it was a known gay cruising site. It was ever referred to as "Everhard." Sadly, a tragic 1977 fire killed nine men, and even though the owners rebuilt and reopened, Everard's closed for good at the height of the AIDS crisis.
Below, a photo from the New York Herald in 1905.
Berlin, Early 20th C.
This is the Admiralspalast in Berlin, early 20th Century.
It looks more like a gentleman's club than a bath
house, but the towels are the giveaway.
Savoy 1951
This was taken at the Savoy Baths in London in 1951.
The place started attracting gays in the 1930s,
but it was still a mixed crowd much of the time.
Going to the Baths, Part 2 - The 1970s
The second half of our bath house special features photos thought to be from
the 1970s,the heyday of the phenomenon before AIDS came crashing in.
We start with what looks like a screen grab from a VHS movie.
Atlanta 1976
My source says this was the Club Baths Atlanta in 1976
What's with all the gear hanging on the wall?
It looks like a tack room for leather toys.
Tubs
Some referred to the gay baths as "the tubs." Actual bathtubs were not
all that common, but I managed to find one in the picture avove.
I'm not sure if this was the cleaner or some eager bottom.
Monday, June 30, 2025
"There's always that one guy . . .
Mr. Scumbeast sent me this picture years ago, calling it "Back garden falls - there's always one guy."
Of course it immediately became a personal favorite, and I've posted it at least once before.
Today I'm adding nine more photos with that one guy in them.
Barracks Hijinks . . . Again
Our only indoor shot of the day features some World War II era
Germans having fun in the barracks.
Ablutions
Although the fellow at the center of our interest appears to be contemplating
a swim, the rest of the group looks like they are doing their ablutions.
Reverse psychology
Our last odd man out today is one who kept his pants on. He is, however,
distinguishing himself by tweaking his neighbor's nipple.
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