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Who remembers well the "Village Army & Navy" store on the corner of Christopher & Bleeker Streets in the 1980's? (pictured in 1981) 🧐

"The Leatherman" is perhaps the oldest, continually operating business along Christopher Street in the village, (est. in 1965). It occupied several storefronts on the iconic street over the years. Today, it is locateed at: 115 Christopher St. and has been there since 1980....in the disco glory days of the "old & gay", West-village that has largely disappeared. They are famous for adultware, leather clothing & accessories, sex-toys, orgasm-enhancers and everything under the sun (& moon), the once popular and ubiquitous leather scene & lifestyle required in decades past. Today, times have changed; however, a niche business remains and kinky leather attire & related goods still have a market....but much less so!

This shot is a real blast from the past! The popular Riker's Diner in 1937 on 7th Avenue South and W.4th Street in the village. In the 1970's, 80's & 90's it was a veritable village landmark called The Riviera Café on that triangle-shaped corner with outside dining in season. Serving good food at affordable prices!🧐