Photographic Record of New York's Most Notorious Watering Hole: A Visual Dive into the Allure and Mystique of the City's Hidden Gems

Step back in time to the roaring twenties, a period marked by both glamour and illicit pleasures. New York City, the heart of the jazz age, was teeming with speakeasies – hidden drinking establishments that flourished during Prohibition. These watering holes became havens for those seeking to escape the constraints of the law and indulge in the forbidden fruit of alcohol.

Among the most infamous of these speakeasies was a dimly lit establishment known only by its address: 343 West 52nd Street. Nestled in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, this watering hole attracted a colorful clientele, from gangsters and bootleggers to artists, writers, and socialites.

Terminal Bar: A Photographic Record of New York's Most Notorious Watering Hole

by Tom Montalbano

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	175 pages

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Now, a remarkable photographic record offers us a glimpse into the hidden world of this legendary speakeasy. "Photographic Record of New York's Most Notorious Watering Hole" captures the ambiance, the clientele, and the allure of this enigmatic establishment.

Through stunning black-and-white images, we are transported back to the era of flappers and gangsters. The photographs reveal the speakeasy's dimly lit interior, its hidden entrances, and its secret compartments. We see bartenders clandestinely serving cocktails, patrons reveling in the forbidden pleasures of alcohol, and the occasional raid by Prohibition agents.

The photographs are not merely historical documents; they are works of art that evoke the mystique and allure of the speakeasy. They capture the excitement, the danger, and the allure of a hidden world that existed beyond the reach of the law.

In addition to the photographs, the book includes fascinating historical accounts and anecdotes about the speakeasy and its patrons. We learn about the colorful characters who frequented the establishment, the illicit activities that took place behind closed doors, and the eventual demise of the speakeasy during the Great Depression.

"Photographic Record of New York's Most Notorious Watering Hole" is more than just a historical record; it is a visual journey into the hidden world of New York's speakeasies. It is a testament to the allure of the forbidden and the enduring mystique of a bygone era.

For those interested in the history of New York City, the Prohibition era, or the allure of speakeasies, this book is a must-have. It is a unique and captivating look into a hidden world that once existed in the heart of the Big Apple.

Terminal Bar: A Photographic Record of New York's Most Notorious Watering Hole

by Tom Montalbano

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	72186 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	175 pages

FREE