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Purple Gang

Coverage of Purple Gang in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 21:58 UTCMost recent: Jun 29 · 21:58 UTC
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  • CRIMEJun 29 · 21:58 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Detroit's prohibition past: How the city kept the drinks flowing during the 'war on alcohol'

    Detroit played a central role in Prohibition-era alcohol smuggling during the 1920s, with the Purple Gang facilitating cross-border operations from Canada and speakeasies operating in hidden locations. The Damon Act, passed in Michigan before the 18th Amendment, served as a blueprint for national prohibition, while Tommy's Detroit Bar and Grille functioned as both a speakeasy and smuggling hub.