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Prohibition Photos

Discover Prohibition-era America through our collection of restored vintage photographs. Featuring speakeasies, bootleggers, federal raids, and Jazz Age street scenes from the 1920s–30s, these museum-quality prints bring the “dry” decade to life—perfect for home bars, offices, and history lovers.

Professional Bartender - Vintage Prohibition Era PhotographProfessional Bartender - Vintage Prohibition Era Photograph
Elegant Edwardian Hotel Bar Scene - Historic Gentleman's Club PhotographElegant Edwardian Hotel Bar Scene - Historic Gentleman's Club Photograph
Historic prohibition repeal celebration photograph showing crowded bar with jubilant patrons and bartender celebrating December 5 1933Close-up detail of prohibition repeal celebration showing joyful faces and raised drinks during historic December 1933 celebration
Historic WE WANT BEER prohibition protest march showing formally dressed men carrying anti-prohibition signs and American flagsClose-up detail of WE WANT BEER protest signs showing clear messaging and determined faces of anti-prohibition demonstrators
Historic WE WANT BEER protest march outside train station showing large crowd with anti-prohibition signs and architectural backdropClose-up detail of WE WANT BEER protesters showing determined faces and clear messaging during train station demonstration
Historic 1933 women's WE WANT BEER protest march showing female activists carrying anti-prohibition signs during final year of prohibitionClose-up detail of women protesters showing determined faces and clear WE WANT BEER 1933 messaging during historic female demonstration
Historic speakeasy secret bookshelf entrance showing woman in cloche hat discovering hidden door to underground bar during prohibitionClose-up detail of woman in cloche hat peering through secret bookshelf door into hidden speakeasy with bottles visible
Historic prohibition era police officer drinking photograph showing uniformed officer with badge 421 enjoying confiscated alcoholClose-up detail of prohibition police officer showing badge 421 and officer drinking from bottle during enforcement duties
Historic prohibition era speakeasy photograph showing woman in bottle dress surrounded by patrons in illegal underground barClose-up detail of speakeasy bottle dress showing woman's theatrical costume and formal attire of male patrons
Historic prohibition era moonshine still operation showing copper stills and distillation equipment in rural barn settingClose-up detail of moonshine still showing copper distillation equipment and wooden barrels used in illegal alcohol production
Prohibition Medicinal Whiskey Prescription - Historic Legal Loophole DocumentProhibition Medicinal Whiskey Prescription - Historic Legal Loophole Document
Historic Jazz Age yacht elegance photograph showing sophisticated woman in cloche hat and pearls on luxury boat deck with flowers and nautical settingClose-up detail of Jazz Age woman showing elegant cloche hat with flowers and multiple pearl necklaces in sophisticated yacht setting
Historic prohibition police raid evidence photograph showing three uniformed officers with massive alcohol seizure behind ornate bar with confiscated barrelsClose-up detail of prohibition police officers showing uniformed law enforcement with badges and confiscated alcohol bottles on ornate bar
Historic classic prohibition bartender photograph showing distinguished gentleman with handlebar mustache behind ornate saloon bar with elaborate fixturesClose-up detail of classic bartender showing distinguished gentleman with handlebar mustache in formal vest and bow tie behind ornate bar
Historic Booze Hounds Stay Out photograph showing classic prohibition restaurant compliance sign with amused patrons gathered outside establishmentClose-up detail of Booze Hounds Stay Out sign showing men in period hats and suits with knowing smiles outside restaurant
Historic moonshine distillation apparatus photograph showing federal agents with confiscated bootlegger equipment including copper tubing and wooden barrelsClose-up detail of moonshine distillation apparatus showing man in bow tie with copper tubing and distillation equipment
Historic The Last Call photograph showing crowds gathered outside liquor store under dramatic banner during final hours before prohibition took effectClose-up detail of The Last Call showing men in period suits and hats making final legal alcohol purchases before prohibition implementation
Historic Happy Days Are BEER Again photograph showing celebratory banner on vintage automobile marking the end of prohibition and return of legal beerClose-up detail of Happy Days Are BEER Again banner showing bold lettering celebrating the return of legal beer sales after prohibition
Historic prohibition underground rendezvous photograph showing dramatic encounter between woman in white robes and gentleman behind ornate metal gate in speakeasy settingClose-up detail of prohibition underground rendezvous showing woman's flowing white dress and dramatic shadows in clandestine speakeasy meeting
Historic Farewell 18th Amendment photograph showing crowds celebrating prohibition repeal under iconic banner with raised drinks marking end of Noble ExperimentClose-up detail of Farewell 18th Amendment celebration showing diverse crowd with raised drinks celebrating end of prohibition