Bloomingdale in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

DC and the Development of the International Bear Brotherhood Flag

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2022

1. DC and the Development of the International Bear Brotherhood Flag Marker

Inscription.
In 1995, the International Bear Brotherhood flag was introduced to the world from within DC's own bear community. Today the flag is internationally recognized among this distinct culture of husky and hairy gay, bisexual and queer men.

The paw represents bear culture in general and the colored stripes represent types of fur in the world.

Greater DC's bear culture has included several organized groups in the past decades, notably DCBC, Chesapeake Bay Bears, Gen X Bears DC, 495 Bears, Beltway Bears, DC Bëar Crüe, and District Bears.

Erected 2022 by Two Bears.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 38° 54.957′ N, 77° 0.834′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Bloomingdale. Marker can be reached from Thomas Street Northwest just east of 2nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. The marker hangs on a fence in the alleyway with access from Thomas Street. Please respect that this marker is in a residential alleyway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 T St NW, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anna Julia Hayward Cooper Residence (within shouting distance of this

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marker); A Voice from the South (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dividing Line (about 600 feet away); Elks Columbia Lodge No. 85 (about 600 feet away); Separate Schools (about 700 feet away); Government Girls (about 700 feet away); Christian Fleetwood and Sara Fleetwood Residence Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Prettiest Place (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Bear flag (gay culture). Wikipedia article about the Bear Flag (Submitted on October 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Additional commentary.
1. About the Flag
While it is officially called the International Bear Brotherhood Flag, it usually known by its more informal name, the Bear Flag.

— Submitted October 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Additional keywords.

The International Bear Brotherhood Flag Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2022

2. The International Bear Brotherhood Flag Marker

The marker hangs on a gate in an alley behind T Street Northwest.

LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️‍🌈

This photo was taken when the marker was erected. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Seth Galanter, October 22, 2022

3. This photo was taken when the marker was erected.

Additional photo from when the marker was erected image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Jones, October 22, 2022

4. Additional photo from when the marker was erected

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 22, 2022. 4. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.