The Pivot was an extremely popular bar in the Fox Valley area for many years, drawing people from as far as Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay for its shows and live performances by national acts, such as The Weather Girls (singing "It's Raining Men") and others. It was opened by Gordon, a well to do older gentleman who saw a need and put together an excellent staff and venue to serve the area's gay and lesbian community.

Opened early in 1986 as one of the largest gay bars in the state, and located on BB just off I-43 in Appleton, the location had a sizeable parking lot and no nearby businesses or residences to raise objections about parking or noise. The building was very large, with a central island bar and seating, pool tables, and video games on 2 sides and a large dance floor and stage opposite the door. It underwent several remodelings, and usually featured mirrors, several levels, seating and a one point a restaurant, and pool-table area. For most of the later years the bar also had a large outdoor deck, outdoor bar, and volleyball sand pit for summer afternoons and evenings.

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