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1983.10.12280
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Imperial Liquor Co. 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.
Signs in image: Imperial Liquor Co. This is the end of our sinning! Ice cream and candy for us - Help us move this high grade stock of wines & liquors - Price No Object.
Handwritten on sleeve: Imperial Liquor Co.
Webster & Stevens number: 47460
Signs in image: Imperial Liquor Co. This is the end of our sinning! Ice cream and candy for us - Help us move this high grade stock of wines & liquors - Price No Object.
Handwritten on sleeve: Imperial Liquor Co.
Webster & Stevens number: 47460
ID Number: 1983.10.12280
Date: Circa 1916
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative: b&w; 8 x 10 in.; broken
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.12280
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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