They Drank to That: Bars, Beer and the Beat of Hamtramck

A vivid exploration of Hamtramck’s legendary bar scene, from Prohibition speakeasies to vibrant community cornerstones shaping its character.

For decades, the city of Hamtramck, MI, has had a legendary association with bars. Its 2.1 square miles was packed at one point with at least 200 bars, clubs and other places that served alcohol in some form.
During Prohibition, there were hundreds of speakeasies that openly flaunted the law and played host to the whole metro area's leading political fi...