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Nesbitt's Highway Tavern
April 1942
A man and woman posed at the bar in Nesbitt's Highway Tavern, on Highway 42, North of Kenosha. Gambling machines can be seen on the left.
Clarence Sidesky's Tavern
April 10, 1942
Friday night, April 10th, 1942, at Clarence Sidesky's tavern, Route 3, Kenosha.
Women in Iron County Jail
August 5, 1942
Five women in an Iron County Jail cell after a sweeping raid on many Hurley area establishments. The arrest warrants were for gambling and prostitution.
Women Hiding Faces During Raid
August 4, 1942
Three women hide their faces as they walk in front of State Agents after exiting their place of business during a sweeping raid on many Hurley area establishments. The arrest warrants were for gamb...
Woman Turning Her Back During a Raid
August 4, 1942
A woman turns her back on an agent as they enter the establishment where she worked at the beginning of a raid on many Hurley area bars. The arrest warrants were for gambling and prostitution.
Star Bar and Grill Room
April 10, 1942
Friday night at the Star Bar and Grill Room, at the intersection of Highways 41 and 43 in Kenosha County.
