Shelly's Leg MetaFilter By: ShooBoo 18 June 2024 at 13:51 Shelly's Leg (1973-1977) was Seattle's first disco, an unapologetically gay establishment that welcomed revelers of every sexuality. It was named after Shelly Bauman, a Florida transplant who, in a tragic accident, lost a leg following a parade mishap in Pioneer Square. When Bauman was awarded a settlement, she provided financial support to friends who transformed an old hotel at 77 S Main Street into the disco.