12th Air Command (Philadelphia Gay Bar/1996-2011) switched on bach shirt Its doors closed in 1988

Its doors closed in 1988 when new enforcement of regulations restricted sexual activity in such venues

and total authority—became as iconic as his voice

and word-of-mouth

it carries the mood of a town where nothing is ever exactly what it seems

12th Air Command (Philadelphia Gay Bar/1996-2011) switched on bach shirt Its doors closed in 198812th Air Command Philadelphia, PA (19962011) A fixture of Phillys late night circuit, 12th Air Command was a no frills gay bar with a loyal following and a reputation for keeping things unapologetically real. Tucked into the citys fabric rather than polished for it, it drew a mixed crowdregulars, wanderers, and those who knew exactly what they were looking for. The name said plenty, and the vibe followed through: masculine, a little gritty, and rooted