Lot 289
289 •(BARS, GRILLS, RESTAURANTS, AND LIQUOR STORES--LIQUOR LICENSE)
Suite of 48 photographs depicting storefronts and interiors of liquor supplying businesses in Upstate New York.
With some images showing buildings before and after the opening of a new "watering-hole;" graphic storefronts complete with neon signage and the foil lettering of their approved liquor license number; saloon interiors with counter seating and swiveling stools; and the well-stocked shelves of numerous liquor stores and groceries. Silver prints, the images measuring 6½x8½ inches (16.5x21.6 cm.), each with various hand stamps, including some with a dated State Liquor Authority stamp, and many with identifying location notations, in pencil or ink, on verso. 1930s-50s
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Apparently a survey compiled by the New York State Liquor authority in order to process Liquor License applications and record current suppliers.
