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From Distilleries to Stills: Prohibition In Peoria

It wasn't just a saying. Peoria, Illinois WAS the whiskey capital of the world!

Aired 03/07/2016 | Rating TV-G

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.

Aired 03/07/2016 | Rating TV-G

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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.

Aired 03/07/2016 | Rating TV-G

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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