Portland Lesbian Hotel, 1990 | Vintage Portland

Happy Pride! The Portland Lesbian Hotel was located at 1833 NE 2nd Ave. The lodgings were a part of the Urban Art Retreat, a non-profit gallery operated by artist Dianna Long. The building provided exhibition and studio space to low-income artists in addition to arts and crafts classes for children.

The Lesbian Hotel and other local LGBTQIA2S+ history is featured in our online exhibit, For Love & For Life. Check it out today!

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1833 NE 2nd Urban Retreat; Liz Long Gallery; Portland Oregon. Basement level: Ceramics studio – classes, workshops, studio time. Preregister. The Mary Rose Room – workshop & small concert space. First floor: Liz Long Gallery, Lavender Gift Shop. Top floor: Portland Lesbian Hotel (nickname L.B.H.) Big clawfoot bath tub, rooms are full of art, a peaceful environment. During the year various events and parties take place at the Urban Art Retreat, some of these are specially planned for lesbian fun! For example – the Annual Lesbian Art Movement Show will be at the Liz Long Gallery in June 19901

As soon as you know when you will be needing a room, call for a reservation. A room is reserved once it is paid for. Call Ginger 503-281-5386. Or write questions to LBH/Urban Art Retreat, 1833 NE 2nd. Please include a SASE when you write. All rates and activities are subject to change. Make checks payable to Urban Art Retreat.

Portland Lesbian Hotel.