 The railway was recognized as the fastest interurban line in 1925 and 1926.During the 1920s and 1930s, the city re-emerged as a major tourist destination.Under the influence of Sam Maceo, Rosario Maceo, and Oscar "Dutch" Voigt, the city exploited the prohibition of liquor and gambling in clubs like the Balinese Room, offering entertainment to wealthy Houstonians and other out-of-towners.