Gotham City Locales
From DC Database
The following is a list of locations, businesses and neighborhoods found within the greater Gotham County area.
Contents: Top - 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
0-9
- 1940 Fox and Gardner
- This is the street address of the Gotham City brownstone headquarters of the Justice Society of America. It is named after JSA creator Gardner Fox.
- 359 Murphy Avenue
- This is the street address of James Gordon and his daughter, Barbara in Gotham City. The number is taken from Batgirl's first appearance in Detective Comics #359, and the street is named for famed Batman artist Murphy Anderson.
- 520 Kane Street
- Intergang owned a warehouse at this address, which they used to store their hi-tech weaponry. Renée Montoya once had an altercation with one of Intergang's mutated henchmen at this address.
- 923 Rupert Street
- This was the headquarters and base of operations of the underworld figure, Doctor Fang.
A
- Ace Chemical Processing Plant
- This was where the Batman first fought the Red Hood, leading to the accident that transformed him into the Joker.
- Arkham Asylum
- This was the name of two mental health facilities located in Gotham County. The first was in the Crest Hill district, the second was on Mercey Island.
B
- Barbara Gordon's Apartment
- This was where Barbara Gordon lived while working days at the Gotham Public Library and fighting crime at night as Batgirl. Note: Primarily Pre-Crisis. In revisionist stories, Barbara was still living with her father during most of her career.
- Batcave
- A series of interconnecting tunnels beneath Wayne Manor. The headquarters of the Batman.
- Black Bass Bar
- This was one of many seedy, drinking establishments located in Gotham City
- Blackfire Shelter for the Homeless
- The Blackfire Shelter for the Homeless is located at the end of Crime Alley and was run by seemingly immortal Deacon Joseph Blackfire. Blackfire used the shelter to recruit the homeless into his religious cult. [1]
- Blasdell Oil Fields
- Located on the outskirts of South Gotham Island near Gotham River, the Blasdell Oil Fields was the site of a brutal showdown between Robin and Batgirl's new League of Assassins.
- Bristol
- A township in Gotham County
- Bristol Country Club
- This is the locale of the Gotham City Police Department's annual Million Dollar Memorial fundraiser. Killer Moth once attempted to rob the country club, but his efforts were foiled by the neophyte hero, Batgirl.
C
- Cobblepot's Aviary
- Cobblepot's Aviary was a pet shop owned by Mrs. Cobblepot. It was here that she raised her son Oswald. Mrs. Cobblepot's overprotective nature is largely responsible for her son adopting the mantle of the Penguin. When Mrs. Cobblepot passed away, Oswald was unable to pay off her debts and he was forced to sell the shop.
- Crest Hill
- An upper-class neighborhood in Gotham County; also the location of Wayne Manor.
- Cranston, Grayson and Wayne
- Cranston, Grayson and Wayne was a consumer research firm located in Gotham City on Earth-Two. Helena Wayne - daughter of the Batman and her partner Richard Grayson were partners at the firm along with senior partner, Arthur Cranston. Helena's primary rival at the firm was Roger Demarest, who felt that the only reason Helena was accepted into the firm was because of her late father's money and influence. [2]
D
- Dark's Pandemonium Carnival
- Dark's Pandemonium Carnival was a horror-themed fun house located in Gotham County. The Scarecrow once abducted former high school tormentor Jackson Grey and brought him to the fun house with the intent on executing him. The Batman arrived, apprehended the Scarecrow and saved Grey. [3]
- Drake Manor
- Located in the Crest Hill neighborhood, Drake Manor is the home of the Drake Family (Jack, Janet, Tim and Dana Winters-Drake).
E
F
- Finger Alley
- This is the name of a small road that leads out of the Batcave towards the main island.
G
- Gotham Bay
- Gotham Bay borders the Eastern coastline of Gotham City and allows access to the Blackgate prison facility.
- Gotham City General Hospital
- This is one of the largest and busiest medical care units in all of Gotham City. Members of both the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America were once admitted as patients here. Both Thomas Wayne and Thomas Elliot served as resident surgeons at this hospital.
- Gotham City Morgue
- The Gotham City Morgue was run by mortician Mortimer Gunt.
- Gotham City Museum of Antiquities
- This was the sight of a stand-off between Batman and the late villainess Magpie. [4]
- Gotham City Police Headquarters
- Gotham City Sewer System
- The Gotham City sewer system is often used as a haven for homeless people and various super-villains. Killer Croc and the Ratcatcher frequently make use of the various labyrinthine tunnels.
- Gotham City Shipyard
- Batman once engaged in a fight with Killer Croc at this location.
- Gotham City Subway System
- The Gotham City subway system is one of the primary means of navigation throughout Gotham City. Azrael once used a hidden section of track that led to the Batcave, so that he could drive the Batmobile to and from the city without detection.
- Gotham City Opera House
- Harley Quinn once staged a violent raid on the Gotham City Opera House in an effort to lure physician Thomas Elliot into a trap. Elliot raced outside where he was confronted by the Joker. [5]
- Gotham City Prison
- This was the primary criminal correctional facility in Gotham City prior to the establishment of Blackgate Island Penitentiary.
- Gotham City Zoo
- One of the larger recreational parks in Gotham City, this is also the location where Batman first revealed his secret identity to Catwoman.
- Gotham Clock Tower
- The headquarters of Oracle and the Birds of Prey.
- Gotham Gazette
- The Gotham Gazette is one of the largest daily newspapers circulated in the Gotham City area.
- Gotham Harbor
- In 1947, Green Lantern found a frozen ocean liner that floated into Gotham Harbor. While investigating the incident, he first came into conflict with the super-villain known as the Icicle. [6]
- Gotham Museum
- On Earth-Two, the Gotham Museum became a temporary base of operations for Solomon Grundy and his gang, who worked out of one of the lower level rooms while they conducted their affairs. The Huntress came into contact with Grundy while investigating a series of museum robberies. [7]
- Gotham Public Library
- Barbara Gordon once worked as a librarian at the Gotham Public Library in Gotham City.
- Gotham River
- Gotham Storage
- This was a storage facility in Gotham City and the one-time hideout of the villain known as Doctor Aesop.
- Gotham Tower Apartments
- One of the more lavish apartment complexes in Gotham City, Poison Ivy once used the penthouse suite as a base of operations.
- Gothamite News
- Gothamite News (and its sister company, Gothamite Magazine) is one of the leading media outlets in Gotham City. Vicki Vale and Horten Spence are journalists for Gothamite News.
- Gull Island
- On Earth-Two, Gull Island was a maximum security prison facility located just off Gotham Bay. It's Earth-One counterpart is known as Blackgate Island.
H
- Haberdasheria
- The Haberdasheria was a retail outlet on Salem Street in Gotham City that specialized in hats. It was once robbed by the Mad Hatter.
- Helena Wayne's Apartment
- Helena Wayne lived out of a posh Gotham City apartment on Earth-Two. All of the furniture in her apartment doubled as exercise equipment and was designed so that she could keep herself in top physical condition without giving away the fact that she was also the costumed vigilante the Huntress.
- Hub
- The Hub was the base of operations of serial killer Cornelius Stirk.
I
- Infantino Parkway
- This is one of the larger thoroughfares in Gotham City. It is named after artist/editor Carmine Infantino.
- Infantino's Costumes
- This was a small costume shop located in Gotham City. The shop is named after DC Comics artist, Carmine Infantino.
J
K
- Krusty M's Laser Disk Emporium
- This is one of the many businesses found in Gotham City. [8]
L
- Luigi's Pizza
- This is one of the many businesses found in Gotham City. [9]
M
- Mayor's Mansion
- The home of former mayors Hamilton Hill and Armand Krol. During Knightfall, the Joker and the Scarecrow attacked Mayor Armand Krol and held him prisoner inside his own manor. Later, the estate of Mayor Marion Grange.
- Million Dollar Masquerade
- This is an annual event held in the Seneca Lodge at the Bristol Country Club in Gotham City. [10]
N
- Neo-Eden
- Neo-Eden was one of several garden centers located in Gotham City where Poison Ivy maintained a base of operations. She once kidnapped several prominent members of the Wayne Foundation, including Lucius Fox, and held them hostage at Neo-Eden.
O
P
- Park Row
- Also known as Crime Alley, this was where Thomas and Martha Wayne were murdered.
- Peregrinator's Club
- This is an exclusive gentleman's club located in Gotham City. The criminal known as Facade targeted several of the club's members as robbery victims and faced off against the Batman here.
Q
R
- Ritz-Carlton
- The Ritz-Carlton is a posh hotel resort in Gotham City. Nocturna once rented a penthouse suite where she lived for a brief while with Jason Todd.
S
- Sacred Heart Convalescent Home
- This was where Marla Elliot was taken after surviving a car accident arranged by her demented son Tommy Elliot. Doctor Thomas Wayne performed the surgery that saved Marla's life. Years later, an adult Tommy Elliot, now known as Hush, re-opened the long boarded-up hospice as his own personal base of operations. [11]
- Seagate Amusement Park
- This was one of several abandoned fun houses that the Joker used as a base of operations.
- Shondra Kinsolving's Clinic
- This was a physical therapy center operated by Doctor Shondra Kinsolving. Bruce Wayne spent a lot of time here after having his back fractured by the criminal Bane.
- St. Luke's Hospital
- St. Luke's Hospital is where Renée Montoya brought the Question when he was dying of Cancer. Montoya's friend, Kathy Kane, kept vigil over him, until he was removed and taken to Nanda Parbat.
- Statue of Freedom
- The Statue of Freedom is a Gotham City landmark located outside Gotham harbor similar in design and purpose to the Statue of Liberty.
T
- Tenniel Estates
- The Tenniel Estates were once owned by Victorian illustrator John Tenniel (famous for his work on Alice in Wonderland). After his death, his property was converted into a garden which featured likenesses of many of the characters that he illustrated. During the "Knightfall" saga, it was a hideout for the Mad Hatter.
- Tobacconists Club
- The Tobacconists Club was an exclusive Gentlemen's club located in Gotham City. City councilman Rupert Thorne often used the club to conduct underworld activities. [12]
U
V
- Ventriloquist Club
- Also referred to as the "Ventriloquist Clug", this was a nightspot owned and operated by Arnold Wesker, the Ventriloquist. It was the primary base of operations for his "partner" Scarface's drug cartel, specifically, the sale and distribution of Fever. The Ventriloquist Club was the scene of a mob shoot-out between Scarface's gang and competitor Marty Vetch.
W
- Wackdonals
- A popular fast-food eatery in Gotham City, it was also the scene of a hostage situation involving a terrorist named Torrance, as well as Robin and the neophyte hero, Dodge. [13]
- Walt's Video Arcade
- This is one of the many businesses found in Gotham City. Crime lord Doctor Fang once attempted to extort the arcade's proprietor, but his cronies were driven off by Robin (Jason Todd).
- Wayne Enterprises
- Established by Dr. Thomas Wayne, and inherited by his son Bruce. Wayne Enterprises incorporates many subsidiaries including Wayne Technologies, Wayne Biotech, Wayne Aerospace, Wayne Chemicals, Wayne Shipping, the Wayne Foundation, Wayne Industries, Wayne Medical and many others.
- Wayne Manor
- The ancestral home of the Wayne family; first used by Judge Solomon Wayne in the 1860s.
- WGCK
- WGCK is a media news broadcast station operating out of Gotham City.
- WXYZ
- This was the name of a Gotham City-based radio station owned and operated by Alan Scott in the 1940s. His future wife, Molly Mayne Scott worked for WXYZ as Alan's secretary.
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References
- ↑ Batman: The Cult #1-4
- ↑ Batman Family (Volume 1) #18
- ↑ Batman #524
- ↑ Batman #401
- ↑ Batman #613
- ↑ All-American Comics #90
- ↑ Wonder Woman (Volume 1) #272
- ↑ Batman #0
- ↑ Batman #0
- ↑ Batgirl: Year One #1
- ↑ Detective Comics #846
- ↑ Detective Comics #469
- ↑ Robin (Volume 4) #155
