Oilcan Harry’s general manager spoke in support of the demolition, citing a deal with Hanover to subsidize the bar’s rent for the next 25 years.įar more plentiful were those opposed to the demolition. The board first heard from the developer and their supporters.
PAST STORY: Plan to demolish 4th Street LGBTQ+ bars, build luxury condos faces opposition Speakers opposed the construction as a threat to Austin’s LGBTQ+ community, as the proposal would have demolished a significant portion of the city’s gay bars, namely Oilcan Harry’s, Neon Grotto and Coconut Club.
