TIMES 1920s
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1920’s, St Louis.
a bustling, culturally rich city defined by its vibrant nightlife and thriving jazz and blues scenes. Speakeasies proliferated despite Prohibition, making it a hub for secret gatherings and illicit activities. The city's diverse population, including significant German, Irish, Italian, and African American communities, added to its cultural dynamism.
Economic prosperity from industrial growth contributed to a sense of modernity and opportunity. However, organized crime and corruption were rampant, driven by the illegal alcohol trade.