Bootlegging operation along Detroit River

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Description

View of bootlegging operation with three automobiles taking place along the Detroit River near Riopelle Street. Captions on front: "Unloading boat; boat lies here; holding line to boat; putting liquor into car; second car waiting for load; scout car; Riopelle Street."

Details

Resource ID:: bh009570
Subject:: Smuggling--Michigan--Detroit; Prohibition--Michigan--Detroit; Automobiles--Michigan--Detroit; Photographic prints
Date:: unknown
Format:: 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: D/Prohibition
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.