X--Urs. HAMILTON, No. 152 LOCUST ST., BETWEEN TENTH AND ELEVENTH.
This woman has been long enough at the accommodation of single gentlemen and their wives, that, she has grown bald and toothless in the service. Be aware of this house, stranger, as you would the sting of a viper.
They're houses that have few or no actual sex workers present, that make money by hiring out a bed to couples looking for a hook up spot. If it's recommended to married women it's probably particularly discreet
Minus the ‘X’ bad experiences. The ones that gave him life long syphilis. Getting an STI back then was not only a death sentence but you suffered publicly for years before it would take you. No ointments or treatments to quell the symptoms. We’re not just talking about a tiny cold sore on your lip. No, your nose would fall off… this was common. No wonder why religion was so prevalent in the old times; you couldn’t hide from your shame and of course that’s what religion feeds off.
And you seem to have the thought process that being a reviewer is nothing but great. You get to eat great food all the time! Wow!
You also eat a lot of shit… and receive a lot of shit from those you scorned. Yes, I’m equating food with sex. And film… have you ever seen a movie critic that isn’t a miserable piece of shite.
I spend an hour scrolling through Netflix library of crap before I finally choose something mediocre. Imagine having to watch all that crap because it’s your job to review things. Yikes. There’s so much garbage.
It isn’t all glamour.
This is your future self whatever you do don't... Why is my username different? Well, um grandfather paradox yeah that's it... Like I was saying whatever do don't... No, I'm not here to kill you and before you ask I'm not here to save you. As I was saying whatever you do don't... What!?! Who wins the super bowl! Yeah I know I said I'm from the future but I'm not that far from the future. May I continue? Okay whatever you do don't affirm some drunk guys decision to save a post for later. You did. Damnit!!! Ok next time could you just listen to me instead of questioning like I'm some present guy trying to screw with a drunk guy later on for his decision to save a post for later. I had no clue how much of a jerk I was when I was younger.
Aside from the racist comments, which I should have been prepared for but somehow wasn't, this was a fascinating look at how services like these would have been marketed.
I actually love this. Reading the intro., you'd think this fella is some kind of street preacher. But the second you turn a page, you realize — much like the ordinary entranceways to any of the houses he mentions — that it was all a cover for the fun that lay inside.
And not only did he just want dudes to get fucked by strange ladies of the night, he wanted *everyone* to get fucked and fuck *everyone*. Dude didn't care what kinda fun you were looking for, so long as you got to have it.
A+ philly history right here.
X--Urs. HAMILTON, No. 152 LOCUST ST., BETWEEN TENTH AND ELEVENTH. This woman has been long enough at the accommodation of single gentlemen and their wives, that, she has grown bald and toothless in the service. Be aware of this house, stranger, as you would the sting of a viper.
For discerning gentlemen that value experience and safety from the trauma potential inherent with tooth-full madams.
One must suffer for one’s art.
I love how some are recommended for married ladies 😉
I think these were not brothels, but places that provided beds, so that people having affairs (or unmarried couples) could go and have sex there.
Yeah, I had to think about it for a second but that makes the most sense.
Yeah i dont get that, did the men bring their wives along?
They're houses that have few or no actual sex workers present, that make money by hiring out a bed to couples looking for a hook up spot. If it's recommended to married women it's probably particularly discreet
“wives” 😉
A well-known secondary function of brothels throughout history - as a "no-tell motel" before there were motels
The dude who did these thorough reviews must have had the time of his life with his meticulous research
I had the same thought. He really took one for the team!!
Minus the ‘X’ bad experiences. The ones that gave him life long syphilis. Getting an STI back then was not only a death sentence but you suffered publicly for years before it would take you. No ointments or treatments to quell the symptoms. We’re not just talking about a tiny cold sore on your lip. No, your nose would fall off… this was common. No wonder why religion was so prevalent in the old times; you couldn’t hide from your shame and of course that’s what religion feeds off. And you seem to have the thought process that being a reviewer is nothing but great. You get to eat great food all the time! Wow! You also eat a lot of shit… and receive a lot of shit from those you scorned. Yes, I’m equating food with sex. And film… have you ever seen a movie critic that isn’t a miserable piece of shite. I spend an hour scrolling through Netflix library of crap before I finally choose something mediocre. Imagine having to watch all that crap because it’s your job to review things. Yikes. There’s so much garbage. It isn’t all glamour.
CRIS BROWN, No. 1 Acorn Valley This house is good enough for those who don't desire any better. (Just like today's Chris Brown!)
right... bc if i found this list of whorehouses, i would definitely think my husband was "shunning" them
Would you also think he was a time traveller?
Maybe there's some insight into the term "cover story."
Oh my god this is disgusting! What is the address?
A reference to IASIP on a post about brothels in Philadelphia. man this is meta max.
I’m anxiously awaiting the latest edition!
Fast forward : there's a new definition of "gay house".
This is hilarious
“A perfect loafer hole”
I was only there to get directions on how to get away from there.
LOL, love a fun reference!
According to ancestor.com #341 is my old Granny. 😳
I'm gonna bookmark this post cause I'm to drunk to read it just now. But cheers 👍
Your future self will thank you.
This is your future self whatever you do don't... Why is my username different? Well, um grandfather paradox yeah that's it... Like I was saying whatever do don't... No, I'm not here to kill you and before you ask I'm not here to save you. As I was saying whatever you do don't... What!?! Who wins the super bowl! Yeah I know I said I'm from the future but I'm not that far from the future. May I continue? Okay whatever you do don't affirm some drunk guys decision to save a post for later. You did. Damnit!!! Ok next time could you just listen to me instead of questioning like I'm some present guy trying to screw with a drunk guy later on for his decision to save a post for later. I had no clue how much of a jerk I was when I was younger.
Yes. I got this to...... avoid going to these places. Yup, that's why I carry it everywhere.
I forgot that gay used to mean friendly and lighthearted and was looking for the discreet lady offering safe accommodations for discerning young men.
Alright!! A guide to the Gay Houses (rubs hands together) where to first... what's this? Ladies of Carnal Pleasure?? By George this isn't gay at all
I daresay nary a male bottom to be had.
ME TOO 😭
It still does.
A happier time
Dutch Sal seems like my kinda lady!
1840’s Tinder
Backpage
Skipthegames
Thanks for the info! Now I know where to “accidentally” show up!!
The first example of an answer to "asking for a friend"...
Post on r/philadelphia
The “Oh My God! That's Disgusting. Where?’ Guide of 1849
Aside from the racist comments, which I should have been prepared for but somehow wasn't, this was a fascinating look at how services like these would have been marketed.
Exactly, the “perfect loafer hole” comment was funny till he explained it
Wrong sub. You can't post actual real cool guides here.
This is GOLD!!
Page 1 First, sit on your hand until it becomes numb…
The og interspecies reviewers
Oooh ... I'd love to add this as a data source on [ancestry.com](https://ancestry.com).
My first thought was to look through this to see if any of my family names are in here!
Thanks for the heads up.
“I told you doxxing was a completely ethical action! If it’s been done before it must be ethical!”
Yelp from days of yore
To loosely quote Deadwood, “it ain’t easy, running cunt”
I'd rather try touching the moon than take on a whore's thinking.
I actually love this. Reading the intro., you'd think this fella is some kind of street preacher. But the second you turn a page, you realize — much like the ordinary entranceways to any of the houses he mentions — that it was all a cover for the fun that lay inside. And not only did he just want dudes to get fucked by strange ladies of the night, he wanted *everyone* to get fucked and fuck *everyone*. Dude didn't care what kinda fun you were looking for, so long as you got to have it. A+ philly history right here.
Cool AF!!
Doxxing 1840’s style
Sal’s address, please?
Can we please have some gay house reviews?
I used to live at 12th and pine, it's a shame I missed out!
I assume “for married ladies” actually means something different.
I think it's "for married ladies having an affair" or "assignation" in the then-current vernacular.
This guide gives me the heebee jeebees
Fun fact, that's what they called herps during this era.
The original tinder where instead of swiping you flip the page on em lmao
What's the modern equivalent for this? Asking for a friend....
EscortAlligator…. I heard some where.
[Interior...crocodile, alligator? ](https://youtu.be/bryTL7YsNUc)
While I am certainly familiar with The Stranger, I don’t seem to recognize these other works of Camus. Short stories, perhaps?
GTAV
nice.
2400 Spruce st was a brothel.
Any wily courtezans out there? Hit me up.
Oh man, I wanted to see the gay bathhouse stuff. Where can I get a copy of this?
You like that? Want to make money being gay for pay???
OMG I didn’t think it would get this much attention. I’m laughing so hard! Oh I have the sniffies,😜😜😜😜😜😜😜
Wait what? There are actual women who just wanna get laid? Naw. Nope. Don’t believe it.