1921 Prohibition New York (NYPD) Police Raid [8 x 10 Photograph]

Prohibition during the 1920s was a monumental event in American history, originating from the 18th Amendment of the US Constitution, and lasting until 1933. This photo, showing the police pouring marketable liquor into a sewer, is a classic and vivid snapshot of how alcohol was perceived during this time. Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach looks on as the stream of alcohol plummets into the depths of the city streets. This photo succinctly encapsulates the spirit of prohibition.