On a chilly March morning in 1923, the District Zoning Commission was met with fierce resistance from Cleveland Park residents as they protested against the proposed construction of stores on Connecticut Avenue. The residents were determined to block the plans, fearing the influx of liquor sales would unleash a wave of bootlegging in their quiet neighborhood.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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