January 25, 1917
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, 601 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
where the sermon was held
300 sex workers in San Francisco, California, led by madams Reggie Gamble and Maude Spencer marched on Reverend Paul Smith’s sermon, begging him to call off the crusade on their occupation. The protesters lost that fight, with brothels closing in February 1917.
