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Beer Here: Brewing New York's History
May 25, 2012 - September 02, 2012
No Repeal: State of New York / July 4, 1855
Title
No Repeal: State of New York / July 4, 1855
Object name
Medal
Date
ca. 1856
Description
An early New York prohibition law was passed by the state legislature in 1855, but was struck down by its Supreme Court soon after.
Credit Line
New-York Historical Society
Object Number
Z.3005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
