Travelers (Historic Pittsburgh Gay Club/1967-2006) marc bolan shirt before reboots softened the edges

before reboots softened the edges

IL (1983–2007)

Entire wardrobes—and more than a few awakenings—began in its pages

Wearing this sweatshirt is more than nostalgia — it’s a salute

Travelers (Historic Pittsburgh Gay Club/1967-2006) marc bolan shirt before reboots softened the edgesTravelers Social Club Pittsburgh, PA (19672006) More than a club. More than an after hours spot. Travelers was one of the most important institutions in Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ history. Founded in 1967 by Korean War veteran Robert "Lucky" Johns, Travelers grew out of a network of private social clubs created at a time when gay nightlife operated under constant threat of police harassment and discriminatory liquor laws. Johns had already found success with