From Distilleries to Stills: Prohibition In Peoria
From Distilleries to Stills: Prohibition In Peoria
3/7/2016 | 29m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
It wasn't just a saying. Peoria, Illinois WAS the whiskey capital of the world!
It wasn't just a saying. Peoria, Illinois WAS the whiskey capital of the world! Alcohol production was a business that meant a huge income for the distillery owners, who in turn made a huge contributions to the community. The production of whiskey and beer was a source of important taxes for both the federal and local governments. But times change, and in January of 1920, it all came to an end.
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From Distilleries to Stills: Prohibition In Peoria is a local public television program presented by WTVP
From Distilleries to Stills: Prohibition In Peoria
From Distilleries to Stills: Prohibition In Peoria
3/7/2016 | 29m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
It wasn't just a saying. Peoria, Illinois WAS the whiskey capital of the world! Alcohol production was a business that meant a huge income for the distillery owners, who in turn made a huge contributions to the community. The production of whiskey and beer was a source of important taxes for both the federal and local governments. But times change, and in January of 1920, it all came to an end.
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