Title
Prohibition advocate Carrie Nation
Caption
Prohibition advocate Carrie Nation, known for smashing up saloons, was mocked by students at a rally in 1902 on State street at north university. Excessive student drinking and rowdy behaviour had made a paid police force necessary by 1871. Cook's temperance hotel and Maynard's "temperance saloon" mirrored the national movement opposed to alcohol. in 1903 the city adopted a "dry line" prohibiting the sale of alcohol East of Division Street. though Ann Arbor celebrated the end of prohibition in 1933, hard liquor was available only in private clubs such as the town club and the elks until 1960. the dry line was abolished by 1969.
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A04_365
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,6Mb (1,6Mb) / 16,2in x 12,1in / 4870 x 3632 (300dpi)