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Patrons At A Speakeasy In SF
Filename: 990_16_3-Food-Bev-Bar-I_8HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3736 (6.1MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: San Francisco
County: California
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Patrons At A Speakeasy In SF
San Francisco, California: 1931. Patrons at a speakeasy in San Francisco
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Media ID 9737135
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1920s 1930s 1931 Alcohol Alcoholic Beverage B And W California Caucasian Appearance Customers Monochromatic Monochrome Prohibition San Francisco Serving Bartender Illegal Patrons Speakeasy
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the vibrant era of the 1920s in San Francisco, California. It captures a moment at a speakeasy during the height of prohibition in 1931. The image showcases a diverse group of patrons enjoying themselves amidst an atmosphere of secrecy and rebellion. The bar interior is dimly lit, creating an intimate ambiance that adds to the allure of this illicit establishment. A skilled bartender can be seen serving drinks with precision, skillfully navigating through the crowd. The customers, predominantly Caucasian in appearance, stand together engaged in lively conversations while savoring their alcoholic beverages. This historic photograph offers us a glimpse into a time when alcohol was illegal but still widely consumed behind closed doors. It symbolizes both defiance against authority and the human desire for social connection and enjoyment. The monochromatic composition enhances its vintage charm, transporting us back to an era filled with jazz music, flapper dresses, and secret gatherings where people sought solace from Prohibition laws. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded of how history shapes our present-day society and how moments like these continue to influence our cultural fabric.
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