It's pretty close to 20s America, sans the horrible racism and homophobia of course. I went ahead and decided that magic and the occult is a thing, but pretty rare and most don't know about it.
Source: Discord.
“I don't plan to have any continuity between the Noir setting and the IRL one, but [Nico Valent being intended as a descendent of Vincenzo Valente’s family], was a fun little behind the scenes thing.” (Source: Discord)
Prohibition
Prohibition (the 18th amendment) has started in the last couple of years. (Source: Archie Audio Part 1)
It was very difficult for Archie to sneak away a flask of alcohol for when he picked up Dollface from the train station. (Source: Archie Audio Part 1)
Locations
Bay City (Archie’s Town)
They’re smack dab in the sea of dry counties. Not a drop of booze within 100 miles. (Source: Archie Audio Part 1)
“1920's New York City, imagined a little differently of course.” (Source: Discord)
There aren’t a lot of rackets in their area, but since the 18th was passed, most of what the crime family does is bootlegging. (Source: Archie Audio Part 2)
The city is Bay City. (Source: Discord)
Galileo Street
Where a “Cat House” is that Vincenzo has business with the Madam. (Source: Archie Audio Part 3)
Castiglione Crime Family
Mafia crime family that Archie and Vincenzo work for. (Source: Archie Audio Part 2)
“Vincenzo is the Castiglione Family's Consigliere, or right hand man to the Don. Though he does also hold the position of a Caporegime, and does often lead crews of lower ranked members in their day to day activities.” (Source: Discord)
Castiglione means "fortification" or "small castle" (Source: Discord)