Photos | Echoes of Prohibition

Echoes of Prohibition

Caption

A glimpse into the past, this framed document unveils a Prohibition-era permit from the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, dated 1920. Full Description: Nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco, this historical artifact hails from the early 20th century, a time when the United States enforced Prohibition. The framed document is an Application for Permit Under the National Prohibition Act, dated February 25th, 1920. It represents a request to transport various liquors from the Palace Hotel to a specified location. The detailed listing of spirits—Old Crow Whiskey, Rye, Scotch, Jamaica Rum, and more—evokes the era's unique challenges and stories. Captured on December 21, 2024, this piece serves as a compelling reminder of a fascinating chapter in American history, blending art and documentation to offer insight into a bygone time.

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Original Dimensions:

4284w x 5712h - (download 4k)

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800
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5
aperture
f/1.78
focal length
7mm
latitude
37.79
longitude
-122.4
shutter speed
1/40s
camera make
Apple
camera model
date
2024-12-21T15:21:14.976000-08:00
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-28800
tzname
GMT-0800
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