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Paresis Hall

The good looking young men in these images were "working boys" at the infamous "Paresis Hall" male brothel that was located in New York City. Situated on Fifth & Bowery, off of Coopers Square. Paresis Hall was one of 3 male to male clubs that existed in NYC beginning in 1890. Photographs were always taken of the boys to be given or sold to "clients", depending on the generosity to the boy or the spending habits at the club. These photographs prompted longings and a return visit.


"WORKING BOY" FRANCIS ( "THE HORSE" ) KEANE


"FREQUENT CLIENT" E.C. BALD


"WORKING BOY" GEORGE HORN


"WORKING BOY" BILLY WALSH




"WORKING BOY" AMOS JONES


"WORKING BOY" NATE "THE KID" CULLEN


"WORKING BOY" TIM KELLY