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The Silver Platter may be the oldest existing Latinx bar for LGBTQ+ people in Los Angeles, but it’s not just a bar; it’s a living piece of local history.

Established in 1963, the Silver Platter has served as a sanctuary for Spanish-speaking gay Latinos, transgender Latinas and working-class immigrants in the Westlake district. There, customers find community and acceptance for who they are.

Yet now, after many years of supporting this diverse community, the bar faces demolition.

On a typical Friday or Saturday night, the bar can expect up to 200 patrons, many of whom are longtime regulars. They catch up on neighborhood gossip, or sing along to pop, disco and Latin rock. Owner Marg

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