Kight, Morris, House
historic place
Located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, stands the Morris Kight House. This single-family residence, constructed in 1911 in the Craftsman architectural style, became a pivotal site for the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. From 1967 to 1974, it was the home of gay liberation leader and activist Morris Kight. During this period, the house served as the formation and meeting place for the Los Angeles Chapter of the Gay Liberation Front, established in 1969. Kight also operated a gay crisis help-line from this property. Crucial resources, including housing and counseling, were organized here, leading to the creation of the Gay Community Services Center, now known as the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The planning for Christopher Street West, recognized as the world's first gay pride march, also took place within these walls. The Morris Kight House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2022. It was further designated an Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument on August 8, 2023. This site is historically significant for its role as the epicenter of early LGBTQ+ activism in Los Angeles.