Bill Miller
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Title
Bill Miller
Subject
Biography
Description
William “Bill” Miller
In an age when being gay or operating a gay business was dangerous if not life threatening, Bill Miller was instrumental in opening several gay clubs like The
Palace, Diamond Head, and most notably, The Parliament House.
He was known for his shrewd business sense provided a safe place for gay men and women to meet, to flirt,
and above all to be themselves.
When Bill Miller died, he left the Parliament House to his longtime partner Michael Hodge.
In an age when being gay or operating a gay business was dangerous if not life threatening, Bill Miller was instrumental in opening several gay clubs like The
Palace, Diamond Head, and most notably, The Parliament House.
He was known for his shrewd business sense provided a safe place for gay men and women to meet, to flirt,
and above all to be themselves.
When Bill Miller died, he left the Parliament House to his longtime partner Michael Hodge.
Creator
David Bain
Citation
David Bain, “Bill Miller,” LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida - Digital Archive, accessed April 28, 2024, https://floridalgbtqmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/16941.
Item Relations
| Item: Photograph: Bill Miller, Ron Studdard - Date Unknnown | dcterms:relation | This Item |
| Item: Photograph: Bill Miller Palace Construction 2 | dcterms:relation | This Item |
| Item: Photograph: Bill Miller at Parliament House | dcterms:relation | This Item |
| Item: Photograph: Bill Miller at Parliament House | dcterms:relation | This Item |
| Item: Collage: Gay and Lesbian Gang | dcterms:relation | This Item |
| Item: Photograph: Las Novedades | dcterms:relation | This Item |
| Item: Photograph: Michael Hodge and Bill Miller at Parliament House | dcterms:relation | This Item |
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