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Mary's (Iconic Houston Gay Bar/1970-2009) Size:2XL whose flame-red hairMarys HOUSTON From 1970 to 2009, Marys Naturally was more than a bar it was the heart and soul of Houstons Montrose neighborhood and a lifeline for generations of LGBTQ Texans. What began as a small biker bar on Westheimer Road became a sanctuary for drag performers, activists, lovers, and anyone who needed a place to belong. Through decades of change from the gay liberation movement to the AIDS crisis Marys stood its ground, hosting fundraisers,