Rossi Saloon
Title
Rossi Saloon
Description
Black and white image of a saloon with two gentlemen standing in front on the porch. The addition to the building features a window with stained glass around the edges, and advertisements for Mt. Hood Beer adorn the walls. Another sign promoting Red Top Rye hangs above the double door entrance. 'Saloon' is painted in white letters on the roof of the building. Augustus Rossi is listed as a Saloon Keeper in the 1900 Federal census of Washington County. Oregon voted to ban alcoholic beverages in 1914, five years before the 14th amendment banning alcohol nationally was approved.
Date Created
circa 1900s
Subject
Place
Medium
black-and-white negatives
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_010065
Rights
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Type
Still Image