Photograph
Leonard Forrest, Laurel Tavern Bartender

Leonard Forrest, bartender and son of owner of Laurel Tavern, 2505 Monroe Street. Two black-masked bandits armed with a gun and a black jack escaped with $2,000 in checks and cash from the Laurel Tavern after taking Leonard Forrest from his home at gunpoint and forcing him to open a safe in the tavern. |
Image ID: | 43869 |
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Creation Date: | 08 16 1945 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6442.0677B |
Original Dimensions: | 2.25 x 3.25 iches |
One of two images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 16, 1945. |
Portrait photography |
Crime |
Men |
Taverns (Inns) |
Bartenders |
Clothing and dress |
Indoor photography |
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