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Learn how some enterprising citizens defied the alcohol ban
When the U.S. decided that alcohol was no longer benefiting society, every state — except two— voted to amend the Constitution to outlaw the manufacturing and sale of liquor. Connecticut did not support the change. Many persons in Connecticut found creative means around it and Long Island Sound afforded many opportunities for bootleggers, including East Haven’s infamous Nellie Green. Hear the whole story at this presentation by Mike Allen, producer and host of the highly-rated podcast, Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Education and Lifelong Learning |
TAGS: | local history | history |
The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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