Prohibition Era Enforcement: Pouring Out Liquor, 1921
Amidst the allure of the Roaring Twenties, the reality of prohibition cast a shadow over clandestine gatherings and hidden speakeasies. In this revealing image from 1921, New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A.
Leach oversees the disposal of confiscated liquor following a raid. Witnessing the pouring of a large barrel of alcohol into the city’s sewers serves as a stark reminder of the enforcement efforts during this era of prohibition.
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