Warehouse (nightclub)
Former nightclub in Chicago, Illinois, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Warehouse is a historic building located in Chicago, Illinois in the United States, best known for the same-named nightclub catering to the Black gay and alternative communities that was established in 1977 under the direction of Robert "Robbie" Williams. It was Robbie Williams who on promotional posters would describe events at the Warehouse as 'house' parties or 'house' music. As such, the Warehouse is best known as the namesake for, and one of the origins of, house music. The Warehouse is specifically associated with Chicago house, and was the genre's birthplace under its first musical director, DJ Frankie Knuckles.
Warehouse | |
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Address | 206 South Jefferson Street, Chicago, Illinois |
Known for | Birthplace of house music |
The building was designated as a Chicago Landmark on June 21, 2023.[1]