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Guide to The Stranger
Philadelphia
This handy guide to the nightlife of Philly was first published in 1849, though it may have existed in a different form prior to that. The book served as a guide to the bathhouses, brothels and houses that could service whatever itches you needed scratched. The author offered reviews and suggestions for what to ask for, but would also call out the places where you were likely to catch a disease. They’d also break down where to go if you were a gentleman versus a rowdy commoner, and where you could catch all variations of shows between women, men, and even animals.
