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In this Kings and Generals animated documentary, we trace the history of the American Mafia—from its roots in New York’s Five Points to its rise to power during the Prohibition era. Meet ...
On Nov. 14, J.J. Brown Productions will host “Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy” at Gypsy Road Brewing Co. starting at 7:30 p.m. Participants will have a character assigned to them ahead of ...
Tuesday marks 90 years since the end of Prohibition, the 13-year federal ban on alcohol now largely viewed as a failed experiment that glamorized illegal drinking. The Prohibition Era lasted from ...
Read more The post 10 Rare Prohibition-Era Artifacts That Collectors Value appeared first. Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News collection/Chicago History Museum/Getty ImagesDuring Prohibition, ...
During America’s Prohibition era and beyond, Alabamians needed places to imbibe out of sight of law enforcement officers. In many cases, drinkers were literally driven underground as caves ...
Prohibition-era whiskey bottles found washed ashore on beach. A New Jersey man who was walking his dog on the beach found 11 perfectly sealed whiskey bottles dating back perhaps to the 1930s or so.
PORTSMOUTH — Prohibition-era prices will be back in style for one day at The Rosa Restaurant. The Rosa’s famous red ales will be flowing Wednesday and sold for 10 cents each to honor the ...
A Walworth County Jazz-Age home on Deakin Isle is for sale, with an asking price of just under $4.5 million. The house, which sits along 192 feet of shoreline, is known around Lauderdale Lakes by ...
Ninety years ago, America’s 13-year ban on alcohol manufacturing, imports and sales ended. Prohibition went into effect after the U.S. Congress approved the Volstead Act, or the 18th Amendment ...
"Nobody knows why it sank," said Bielenda, 84, who along with Fred Scopinich Jr., of East Quogue, are playing a special role in keeping alive the history Long Island Prohibition-era local rum ...
However, Prohibition did not completely deter alcohol consumption. Workers in the Mississippi Delta were mostly allowed to drink, as most farm owners wanted to keep their workers happy.