A two-ton door hides a Prohibition-era wine cellar — What's in the Basement?

Behind a two-and-a-half ton door is a treasure trove of 1930's era celebrity.

By Ray White on September 5, 2019

A two-ton door hides a Prohibition-era wine cellar — What's in the Basement?

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In the 1930's, the 21 Club was a mainstay for many of New York's elite. The club's basement houses a hidden wine cellar just as luxurious as the clientele.

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