RMKA73NN–1920's/1930's PROHIBITION - A photograph showing the discovery of a New York speakeasy bar behind a restaurant on West 103rd Street
RME13WFR–Mar. 27, 2012 - The Friendliest Place In Upon Speakeasy: Will the fashion for Speakeasy spread to this country? In America this type of drinking place - which had its origin in the time of prohibition - is becoming very popular in its modernised version. A Speakeasy is friendly informal place where a follow can enjoy his wine or beer and watch some pretty girls go through a dance routine. The waitresses - or hostesses - serve the drinks clad in fetching fish-net tights and conventional CanCan costumes
RMRM0XJF–Volstead violation sign, used by Prohibition agents after they raided a speakeasy, The Mob Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
RM2CHJKRW–1922 American prohibition - An old photograph showing the authorities Hanging up a poster advising a building is being closed for breaching the National Prohibition Act. Prohibition in the United States constituted a virtual nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It lasted from 1920 to 1933.
RMH9N1XC–1937 The Philadelphia Inquirer (USA) front page End of prohibition
RMP2MCKT–A view of the local police dumping illegal booze (Beer Barrels) off a train in Scranton, Pennsylvania during the prohibition years of 1920 to 1933. The Wilkes Barre, Scranton region of North Eastern Pa. was the center of the Anthracite coal mining industry of the United States during the industrial revolution and a hot bed of mob activity during prohibition.Scranton was a hub of illegal liquor transportation during Prohibition.In terms of bootlegging,Scranton was full of activity.The downtown Scranton area had 147 speakeasies.Not to mention, trains were important for alcohol transportation.
RM2FNT71Y–A guard at the door of the Blind Pig, in Makati, Metro Manila. A bar in the tradition of the speakeasy bars during the prohibition.
RME5GMXT–1920 The American Issue front page reporting that Prohibition begins across the United States
RM2PPEYE4–An old press photo showing scene in an American saloon bar just before the imposition of prohibition.
RMC1D2AJ–1930s speakeasy Membership Cards from New York City.
RMDRJF0H–USA,Florida,Tampa,Ciro's Speakeasy and Restaurant, waitress serving a drink
RF2A591TW–Prohibition flask fad. This is the latest thing in flasks. Mlle. Rhea, dainty dancer who is now in the city as part of the Keiths program inaugurates the garter flask fad in Washington
RMPXDJ82–William Barnacle Tavern, a former speakeasy during Prohibition, is located in on the Lower East Side, NYC, USA
RMBTK2R8–Izzy Einstein (1880-1938) signing contract for his memoirs in 1932. As a government agent, in disguise, he infiltrated New York speakeasies in disguise and arrested thousands for selling alcoholic drinks during Prohibition.
RMPJRRRK–California, San Mateo County, Moss Beach Distillery restaurant, built 1927 as 'Frank's Place' speakeasy
RF2JP5RX7–Prohibition era 1930s scene of two flappers and a man walking down towards the basement of a speakeasy. Vintage yellow taxi parked on the street.
RM2AANH2K–PROHIBITION / TEETOTALISM / MOONSHINE / ABSTINENCE - Political cartoon in the days of national prohibition in the USA (1920's -30's). A man rides a donkey driven water wagon
RFS2D52P–Canadian Speakeasy
RMG16CP2–A patron knocks at the door of a speakeasy. Note peephole in the door. A peephole allowed people inside the security of seeing outside without opening the door. Speakeasies were numerous and popular during the Prohibition years. Some of them were operated
RM2E9Y9CC–1919 PROHIBITION - American speaker W Johnson' at Essex hall, London UK . He was ridiculed and lost an eye whilst being forcibly paraded through the streets of London on a stretcher by medical students. William Eugene 'Pussyfoot' Johnson ( 1862 -1945) was an American Prohibition advocate and law enforcement officer who travelled to Britain with the hope of introducing prohibition there. In America he frequented US 'speak easy' establishments under cover and reported them to the authorities. He was known in Oklahoma as “the gent with the panther tread” due to his softly-softly approach.
RMH9N1XN–1937 The Hartford Courant front page End of prohibition
RM2B3R3MA–Female bouncer at the entrance of Hell or High Water speakeasy bar.Louisville.Kentucky.USA
RFKJ4JTE–a mannequin dressed in 1920s vintage fashion
RFM31HG9–CARDIFF, UK. 24 January 2018. Bar at the Dead Canary speakeasy. Modelled with a 1920s prohibition style, this hidden bar offers a variety of drinks.
RMA69JPJ–'Neon ^Speakeasy sign, USA'
RM2FNT71G–A guard at the door of the Blind Pig, in Makati, Metro Manila. A bar in the tradition of the speakeasy bars during the prohibition.
RMF6KEWF–RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2006. MOVIE TITLE: Idlewild. STUDIO: Atlas Entertainment. PLOT: A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend with gangsters who have their eyes on the club while his piano player and partner Percival must choose between his love, Angel or his obligations to his father. PICTURED: .
RM2FNT725–A waiter with cocktails at the Blind Pig, in Makati, Metro Manila. A bar in the tradition of the speakeasy bars during the prohibition.
RM2NGCA1T–Bangkok, Thailand. 10th Feb, 2023. The windowless interior of the speakeasy bar Find The Locker Room. Whisper bars have enjoyed growing popularity among night owls from all over the world for some years now. The concept is based on the Prohibition era in the USA in the early 1920s. (to dpa: 'Whispering is cool: Speakeasy bars are cult among night owls') Credit: Carola Frentzen/dpa/Alamy Live News
RMDRJAMH–USA,Florida,Tampa,Ciro's Speakeasy and Restaurant, waitress serving a drink
RF2A591XG–Prohibition flask fad. This is the latest thing in flasks. Mlle. Rhea, dainty dancer who is now in the city as part of the Keiths program inaugurates the garter flask fad in Washington
RMPXDJ83–William Barnacle Tavern, a former speakeasy during Prohibition, is located in on the Lower East Side, NYC, USA
RF2A58R36–New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, right, watching agents pour liquor into sewer following a raid during the height of prohibition. Prohibition in the United States focused on the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages; however, exceptions were made for medicinal and religious uses. Alcohol consumption was never illegal under federal law. Nationwide Prohibition did not begin in the United States until January 1920, when the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. The 18th amendment was ratified in 1919.
RMBTK2RB–Izzy Einstein (left) sharing a toast with his partner, Moe Smith in a New York bar in 1935. In the 1920's, Izzy and Moe were the most effective team of prohibition agents, using disguises to arrest bootleggers, close speakeasies, and confiscate liquor.
RMPJRRW9–California, San Mateo County, Moss Beach Distillery restaurant, built 1927 as 'Frank's Place' speakeasy
RFKF827K–USA, California, San Francisco, Bourbon and Branch, a speakeasy where guests can have a glimpse back on the 1920's and the days of Prohibition
RMG16CNW–Federal agents uncovering bottles of alcohol during a raid on a speakeasy in New York City, 1932. Prohibition in the United States was a nationwide Constitutional ban on the sale, production, importation, and transportation of alcoholic beverages that rem
RFPGF00A–Opened in 1932 Twin Anchors, in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, is one of the cities oldest restaurants and the site of a prohibition era speakeasy.
RMH9N1TA–1937 The Philadelphia Inquirer (USA) front page End of prohibition
RM2B3R3K7–Female bouncer at the entrance of Hell or High Water speakeasy bar.Louisville.Kentucky.USA
RFKJ4JTH–a mannequin dressed in 1920s vintage fashion
RFM31HGA–CARDIFF, UK. 24 January 2018. Matthew Jones, aged 28 from Llantrisant mixing a cocktail at the Dead Canary speakeasy in Cardiff. Modelled with a 1920s
RM2RAMAN1–San Francisco, California: 1931. Patrons at a speakeasy in San Francisco.
RMF6KEW1–RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2006. MOVIE TITLE: Idlewild. STUDIO: Atlas Entertainment. PLOT: A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend with gangsters who have their eyes on the club while his piano player and partner Percival must choose between his love, Angel or his obligations to his father. PICTURED: VING RHAMES as Spats.
RM2FNT72B–A barman carving ice for cocktails at the Blind Pig, in Makati, Metro Manila. A bar in the tradition of the speakeasy bars during the prohibition.
RM2NGC9YT–Bangkok, Thailand. 10th Feb, 2023. The speakeasy bar '008' in Bangkok's hip Thonglor district. Whisper bars have enjoyed growing popularity among night owls from all over the world for some years now. The concept of the bars is based on the Prohibition era in the USA in the early 1920s. (to dpa: 'Whispering is cool: Speakeasy bars are cult among night owls') Credit: Carola Frentzen/dpa/Alamy Live News
RMGKB9FH–Beauty and Essex is a speakeasy bar hidden behind a pawn shop on Essex Street, Lower East Side, New York
RMB5P318–Rockwood Speakeasy in the Underground City National Historic District Butte Montana USA
RMEC7YXY–Rockabye, 1932. Constance Bennett and Joel McCrea.
RF2A58R31–New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, right, watching agents pour liquor into sewer following a raid during the height of prohibition. Prohibition in the United States focused on the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages; however, exceptions were made for medicinal and religious uses. Alcohol consumption was never illegal under federal law. Nationwide Prohibition did not begin in the United States until January 1920, when the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. The 18th amendment was ratified in 1919.
RMKA7MTC–portraits of Deputy Sheriff Jesse Wheat, jailer W Lovan and deputy sheriff C W Smith on guard at Benton gaol, Illinois USA protecting it from a gang who were to free the 'Gangster King' Charlie Birger
RMPJRRX0–California, San Mateo County, Moss Beach Distillery restaurant, built 1927 as 'Frank's Place' speakeasy
RF2A591WD–Prohibition still. Two federal agents stand with a confiscated bootleggers still.
RFKFD1B4–USA, California, San Francisco, Bourbon and Branch, a speakeasy where guests can have a glimpse back on the 1920's and the days of Prohibition
RMG16CP3–Flapper with hidden liquor bottles. Prohibition in the United States was a nationwide Constitutional ban on the sale, production, importation, and transportation of alcoholic beverages that remained in place from 1920 to 1933. It was promoted by dry crusa
RFPGEYYX–Opened in 1932 Twin Anchors, in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, is one of the cities oldest restaurants and the site of a prohibition era speakeasy.
RMH9N1XW–1937 Chicago Herald Examiner front page End of prohibition
RM2B3R3M9–Female bouncer at the entrance of Hell or High Water speakeasy bar.Louisville.Kentucky.USA
RMFB54CA–1964 - The Friendliest Place In Upon Speakeasy: Will the fashion for Speakeasy spread to this country? In America this type of drinking place - which had its origin in the time of prohibition - is becoming very popular in its modernised version. A Speakeasy is friendly informal place where a follow can enjoy his wine or beer and watch some pretty girls go through a dance routine. The waitresses - or hostesses - serve the drinks clad in fetching fish-net tights and conventional CanCan costumes. The decor is usually staid, almost period, all adding to the scene of friendliness and relaxation. Th
RF2W9WP9X–Nashville street scene
RF2R766PM–The Ohio Club
RFTTMKDD–USA, California, San Francisco, Bourbon and Branch, a speakeasy where guests can have a glimpse back on the 1920's and the days of Prohibition
RMF6KEW4–RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2006. MOVIE TITLE: Idlewild. STUDIO: Atlas Entertainment. PLOT: A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend with gangsters who have their eyes on the club while his piano player and partner Percival must choose between his love, Angel or his obligations to his father. PICTURED: MACY GRAY as Taffy.
RM2G2ACG4–A barman preparing cocktails at the Blind Pig, a speakeasy bar in Makati, Manila
RM2NGC9XA–Bangkok, Thailand. 10th Feb, 2023. The speakeasy bar 'Rabbit Hole' in Bangkok's hip Thonglor district. Whispering bars have enjoyed growing popularity among night owls from all over the world for some years now. The concept of the bars is based on the Prohibition era in the USA in the early 1920s. (to dpa: 'Whispering is cool: Speakeasy bars are cult among night owls') Credit: Carola Frentzen/dpa/Alamy Live News
RF2PM21HK–Humorous portrait on a distillery man filling the tank with a hard bootleg beverage
RMB0JM7R–Rockwood Speakeasy in the Underground City National Historic District Butte Montana USA
RME5GMXR–1920 The American Issue front page reporting that Prohibition begins across the United States
RM2JB83A2–Tanner Smith's is a popular bar and restaurant with a prohibition theme, New York City, USA 2022
RME5GM4F–1933 Philadelphia Inquirer (USA) front page reporting that Prohibition begins across the United States
RMS0Y165–Liquor Store Speakeasy Sign.
RF2A591WR–Prohibition still. Two federal agents stand with a confiscated bootleggers still.
RFR9BA4E–USA, California, San Francisco, Bourbon and Branch, a speakeasy where guests can have a glimpse back on the 1920's and the days of Prohibition
RMG15THC–On November 28th 1942, a deadly fire occurred at the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub in Boston, Massachusetts, where 492 people perished in total. The Cocoanut Grove was originally a speakeasy, an illegal bar during alcohol Prohibition, and some of its doors wer
RFG3079A–The Green Mill Tavern in Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood has been open over 100-years and was an Al Capone speak easy during prohibition.
RM2GFH619–The Rockwood Speakeasy wasn't discovered until 2004 when a two-way mirror was discovered in an adjoining hallway. The Speakeasy has been cleaned up a
RM2B3R3J4–Female bouncer at the entrance of Hell or High Water speakeasy bar.Louisville.Kentucky.USA
RF2G7K724–Interpretive sign telling story of a speakeasy in Garnet ghost town,Montana, USA
RF2W9WPAK–Nashville street scene
RMCR911H–Former door to Shorty's Bar where Al Capone played Pool while in Melbourne, Florida in the Myles building built in 1913
RMED43CX–21 Club Manhattan. The 21 Club, often simply 21, is an American traditional cuisine restaurant and former prohibition-era speake
RMF6KEW0–RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2006. MOVIE TITLE: Idlewild. STUDIO: Atlas Entertainment. PLOT: A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend with gangsters who have their eyes on the club while his piano player and partner Percival must choose between his love, Angel or his obligations to his father. PICTURED: TERRENCE HOWARD as Trumpy.
RM2G2ACFX–A barman preparing cocktails at the Blind Pig, a speakeasy bar in Makati, Manila
RM2NGCA15–Bangkok, Thailand. 10th Feb, 2023. The stylish entrance area of the speakeasy bar '008' in Bangkok's hip Thonglor district, complete with typewriter, black-and-white photographs and an old camera. Whisper bars have enjoyed growing popularity among night owls from all over the world for several years now. The concept of the bars is based on the Prohibition era in the USA in the early 1920s. (to dpa: 'Whispering is cool: Speakeasy bars are cult among night owls') Credit: Carola Frentzen/dpa/Alamy Live News
RMCWAGN1–Izzy Einstein (1880-1938) signing contract for his memoirs in 1932. As a government agent, in disguise, he infiltrated New
RMB0JM8G–Rockwood Speakeasy in the Underground City National Historic District Butte Montana USA
RME633RM–1920s 1930s MOVIE STILL OF CLASH BETWEEN BOOTLEGGERS AND GANGSTERS AND POLICE ON CITY STREET
RM2KRBGA4–Vintage prohibition still life art on a speakeasy cocktail of dealing bluffs. High Spirits
RME5GM4E–1933 Philadelphia Inquirer (USA) front page reporting that Prohibition begins across the United States
RMKA7MTD–1930 - John Stege - Commissioner of Detectives, Chicago Police Department USA
RMAAMYJT–1920s MOVIE STILL OF WILD PARTY WITH WOMAN FLAPPER TURNED UPSIDE-DOWN IN ARMS OF MAN DANCING
RFR9BA4D–USA, California, San Francisco, Bourbon and Branch, a speakeasy where guests can have a glimpse back on the 1920's and the days of Prohibition
RMG15THF–On November 28th 1942, a deadly fire occurred at the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub in Boston, Massachusetts, where 492 people perished in total. The Cocoanut Grove was originally a speakeasy, an illegal bar during alcohol Prohibition, and some of its doors wer
RFG30798–The Green Mill Tavern in Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood has been open over 100-years and was an Al Capone speak easy during prohibition.
RM2GFH61C–The Rockwood Speakeasy wasn't discovered until 2004 when a two-way mirror was discovered in an adjoining hallway. The Speakeasy has been cleaned up a
RM2B3R3MW–Female bouncer at the entrance of Hell or High Water speakeasy bar.Louisville.Kentucky.USA