The Warehouse Chicago: birthplace of house music receives landmark status
The Warehouse, a legendary venue considered the birthplace of house music, received national landmark status from the city of Chicago on June 20th. Established in 1977 on South Jefferson Street, Chicago, The Warehouse quickly became a hub for Black and Latino queer men who gathered to dance to the tunes of resident DJ Frankie Knuckles. Frankie Knuckles had a unique DJ