Chumley’s, the Prohibition hot spot in Greenwich Village originally opened in 1922 and became a literary haven for generations. Reopened in 2016 after ten years, Chumley’s retains much of the spirit of the past. Discover ten secrets of the famous bar at 86 Bedford Street!
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MoreOn January 16, 1919 in NYC history, Prohibition came into effect. The 18th Amendment was ratified, making “intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes” illegal.
MoreThough the real remnants of Prohibition are often difficult to find in NYC rest assured that there is still once place full of history and open for exploration
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