In 1977, it became the Balcony, a restaurant that soon became a bar catering to the leather community until 1983. The dates of operation are unclear Uncle Donald’s Castro Street says it was just open in 1977 Out in the Castro reports it being open from 1975 to 1977. Status: The Academy, a private membership club History Summary NameĢ166 Market Street was at one point a restaurant/bar called Cardi’s.