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LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers with beer and wine recovered during a raid
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LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers with beer and wine recovered during a raid
LIQUOR RAID, 1923.
Prohibition officers with beer and wine recovered during a raid of Carl Hammels restaurant in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 25 April 1923
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1923 April Barrel Basement Beer Bootleg Carl Cellar Liquor Moonshine Northeast Officer Police Policeman Progressive Era Prohibition Prohibitionist Raid Restaurant Roaring Twenties Rope Sidewalk Storefront Washington Dc Whiskey Wine Unidentified
LIQUOR RAID, 1923 - A Glimpse into the Prohibition Era
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph takes us back to a defining moment in American history - the era of Prohibition. Captured on April 25th, 1923, it showcases a group of determined prohibition officers proudly displaying their successful raid on Carl Hammels restaurant in Washington, D. C. The image tells a story of rebellion and defiance against the nationwide ban on alcohol during the Roaring Twenties. Standing outside the restaurant's storefront, these unidentified men present an array of confiscated contraband - beer barrels, wine jugs, and whiskey kegs. The sight is both astonishing and intriguing; evidence of an underground world thriving beneath society's surface. As we examine this snapshot from nearly a century ago, we can almost feel the tension in the air. The progressive era was marked by intense debates over personal freedom versus societal control. These brave policemen were at the forefront of enforcing laws that divided communities and challenged traditional values. Beyond its historical significance lies an artistic allure. The play between light and shadow adds depth to this scene unfolding on a quiet sidewalk in Northeast Washington DC. We are left wondering about what lies beyond those cellar doors; hidden speakeasies where patrons sought solace amidst turbulent times. This print from Granger Art on Demand offers us more than just visual stimulation – it invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with authority and individual liberties as we peer into America's past
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