Duboce Triangle in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Divine
— Rainbow Honor Walk —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 13, 2023
1. Divine Marker
Divine
(1945-1988)
Singer and actor whose exceptional magnetism, radical artistry and flamboyant drag persona celebrated queer culture in film and theatrical appearances
Erected 2022 by Rainbow Honor Walk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Rainbow Honor Walk series list.
Location. 37° 45.872′ N, 122° 25.981′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Duboce Triangle. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and Noe Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2298 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marie Equi (within shouting distance of this marker); Gladys Bentley (within shouting distance of this marker); Sylvia Rivera (within shouting distance of this marker); Alvin Ailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Vito Russo (within shouting distance of this marker); W.H. Auden (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . .
1. Divine (performer) (Wikipedia).
Overview: Harris Glenn Milstead (October 19, 1945 – March 7, 1988), better known by the stage name Divine, was an American actor, drag queen, and singer. Closely associated with independent filmmaker John Waters, Divine was a character actor, usually performing female roles in cinematic and theatrical productions, and adopted a female drag persona for his music career. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to a conservative middle-class family, Milstead developed an early interest in drag while working as a women's hairdresser. By the mid-1960s he had embraced the city's countercultural scene and befriended Waters, who gave him the name "Divine" and the tagline of: "The most beautiful woman in the world...almost."(Submitted on December 13, 2023.)
2. Divine was America’s first drag superstar (Queer Forty, March 8, 2022).
Excerpt: A character actor at heart, Divine became a cult figure during the ’70s and ’80s for(Submitted on December 13, 2023.)his over-the-top performances as female characters in a string of independent films directed by longtime collaborator John Waters. He also found success as a disco artist and was a celebrated stage actor and performer.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 13, 20232. Divine Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here in the foreground.
3. I Am Divine (trailer) (YouTube, 2:25).
Excerpt: I Am Divine is the story of Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, from his humble beginnings as an overweight, teased Baltimore youth to internationally recognized drag superstar through his collaboration with filmmaker John Waters. Spitting in the face of the status quos of body image, gender identity, sexuality, and preconceived notions of beauty, Divine was the ultimate outsider turned underground royalty. With a completely committed in-your-face style, he blurred the line between performer and personality, and revolutionized pop culture….(Submitted on December 13, 2023.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
