Mona's and the gay bars of that era were an important part of the history of LGBT culture in San Francisco.
Mona's marketed itself as a place "where girls can be boys" and featured female wait staff and entertainers dressed in tuxedos.
[citation needed] Due to its popularity and growth in patronage, the bar moved to 440 Broadway Street in North Beach and was subsequently renamed Mona's 440 Club.
Mona's 440 Club was considered to be a part of the San Francisco sex tourism culture, however the bar stuck to cross-dressing in order to remain lawful.
After taking control of the bar Babe Scott booked performers such as Tina Rubio, Gladys Bentley, Frances Faye, Midge Williams, Moms Mabley and Beverly Shaw, the latter of whom became one of the club's headlining acts before moving to the Chi Chi Club across the street.
She was a key part of Mona's culture with her cross-dressing performance, as well as her ability to fit in with the growing popularity of sex and race tourism post prohibition.
Ann Dee wanted a place to be able to showcase her talents when she so desired and booked performers that fit her preferences.