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1983.10.12278
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J. Aronson Liquor sign at start of Prohibition, Seattle, circa 1916
Order an ImageIn Washington state, Prohibition lasted from 1916 until 1933. During that time, making, selling, owning, or drinking alcoholic beverages was against the law. This photo shows a farewell sign in the window of a liquor store.
Sign in image: J. Aronson - Good-by Boys - We're Through - The People and the Courts Have Handed Us Our Ticket - We're on Our Way - If You Want Liquors Get Them Now - Importers & Distillers Agents.
Handwritten on sleeve: J. Aronson Liquor sign - Good-bye Boys.
Webster & Stevens number: 47461
Sign in image: J. Aronson - Good-by Boys - We're Through - The People and the Courts Have Handed Us Our Ticket - We're on Our Way - If You Want Liquors Get Them Now - Importers & Distillers Agents.
Handwritten on sleeve: J. Aronson Liquor sign - Good-bye Boys.
Webster & Stevens number: 47461
ID Number: 1983.10.12278
Date: Circa 1916
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.12278
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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