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Catacombs Nightclub Philadelphia

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The Catacombs Nightclub was a gay after-hours club in Philadelphia that played underground dance music, which was the precursor to house music. Additionally, Catacombs was responsible for the creation of the dance music genre "Philly Classics." The club was a haven and cultural center for music industry professionals and artists of diverse backgrounds in the early '80s.

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Catacombs Nightclub Philadelphia
Walnut Street, Philadelphia Center City

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19104 Philadelphia, Center City
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