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Celebrating the End of Prohibition

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Overhead view of bar and crowd in Fauerbach Brewing Co. tavern at 651 Williamson Street, celebrating the end of Prohibition.

Date Created:
April 7, 1933
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created April 7, 1933

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.3901B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013C3W
Legacy ID
WHi 1956

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