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JoeCB · 05-19-2019, 06:22 PM

Yes, Detroit was a hot spot for Canadian alcohol "importation". With Windsor, Ontario Canada just across the Detroit River every imaginable scheme was employed. Running the river in boats, driving across the frozen river even a attempt to lay a pipe line. I'm quite sure that many cars and trucks were rigged in creative ways to avoid detection of contraband at the border. Prior to the 9 -11 terror attack, border crossing was a simple routine deal here, the agent would ask "citizen of the US" .. yes , just go ahead. No paper work required. The temptation for dry US folks was great, just upriver from Windsor was Walkerville, Ontario the home of the huge Hiram Walker distillery right on the river shore complete with bright neon signage announcing the "evil" product to their thirsty US neighbors.

Joe B

05-19-2019, 06:22 PM	#10
JoeCB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Farmington MI Posts: 285	Re: Prohibition and Canadian A's Yes, Detroit was a hot spot for Canadian alcohol "importation". With Windsor, Ontario Canada just across the Detroit River every imaginable scheme was employed. Running the river in boats, driving across the frozen river even a attempt to lay a pipe line. I'm quite sure that many cars and trucks were rigged in creative ways to avoid detection of contraband at the border. Prior to the 9 -11 terror attack, border crossing was a simple routine deal here, the agent would ask "citizen of the US" .. yes , just go ahead. No paper work required. The temptation for dry US folks was great, just upriver from Windsor was Walkerville, Ontario the home of the huge Hiram Walker distillery right on the river shore complete with bright neon signage announcing the "evil" product to their thirsty US neighbors. Joe B Last edited by JoeCB; 05-19-2019 at 06:41 PM.