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Keystone Liquor Company signs at start of Prohibition, Seattle, circa 1916

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In 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 farewell signs in the windows of a liquor store.

Signs in image: We've Got Ours - Come In and Get Yours Before It Is Too late - Open Evenings.
Handwritten on sleeve: Keystone Liquor Co.
Webster & Stevens number: 47459
ID Number: 1983.10.12279
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, 1983.10.12779
Copyright: No Known Copyright