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From Brothels to Bullets: The Life and Death of Big Jim Colosimo at Colosimo’s Cafe

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Ah, let me tell ya ’bout Big Jim Colosimo, the kingpin of Chicago’s underworld, born Vincenzo Colosimo on February 16, 1878, in Calabria, Italy. This guy, known as “Diamond Jim” for his flashy style and diamond-studded attire, started his American dream with small-time crimes, workin’ his way up to runnin’ nearly 200 brothels, rakin’ in […]

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The Bloody Birthday Bash: How Crazy Joe Gallo Met His End at Umberto’s Clam House

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Crazy Joe Gallo was one of the wildest cats to ever roam these streets. Born on April 7, 1929, Joe was as unpredictable as they come, hence the name “Crazy Joe.” Diagnosed with schizophrenia, he didn’t let that slow him down. Instead, he carved out a name for himself as an enforcer in the Profaci

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Dinner with the Mob: The Story of Machus Red Fox, Jimmy Hoffa, and the Night He Never Came Home

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The Machus Red Fox, ya see, was this joint on Telegraph Road up in Bloomfield Hills, just north of Detroit. It got real famous when Jimmy Hoffa, the big union boss, vanished without a trace on July 30, 1975. Harris O. Machus opened the place in ’65. It wasn’t just any spot; it was the

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Craig’s Restaurant

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Address: Union Square Neighborhood In the heart of the bustling Union Square neighborhood, Craig’s Restaurant emerged from the shadows of Old Town Bar’s storied past, transforming into a clandestine speakeasy that epitomized the rebellious spirit of the 1920s. Originally known as Viemeister’s since its establishment in 1882, the bar had long been a cornerstone of

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The Cloverleaf

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Address: ? Down on 32nd Street, The Cloverleaf was the quintessential speakeasy of Prohibition-era New York, a place where the city’s most notorious figures mingled amidst the smoky allure of illicit freedom. With its cozy dancefloor and the spirited melodies of Harry Ford and the Indiana Five, the atmosphere was always electric. The club’s clientele

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The Club Abbey

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West 54th Street The Club Abbey, a place of sour memory, was a notorious speakeasy on West 54th Street that epitomized the dark and gritty underbelly of 1920s New York. Known for its loud, raucous atmosphere and the infamous “Cuff Corner,” where sinister characters always occupied the free pews, it was a hub of shady

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Club Alabam’

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216 West 44th Street Located at 216 West 44th Street, Club Alabam’ was a vibrant epicenter of 1920s New York nightlife, capturing the exuberance and decadence of the Jazz Age. Known for its agile brownskin shows, the club thrived during the African trend that swept through the city’s entertainment scene. Amidst this cultural explosion, Club

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Bill’s

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7 East 54th, Between Park and Madison Tucked away at 7 East 54th Street, between Park and Madison, Bill’s was a hidden gem of New York’s Prohibition era, transformed from a stately brownstone into one of the city’s most spirited speakeasies in the 1920s. As you stepped through what was once a clandestine entrance, the

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Beaux Arts Restaurant

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80 West 40th Street Nestled on the eighth floor, The Beaux Arts Restaurant was an oasis of glamour and defiance during the tumultuous years of Prohibition in New York. With the dazzling Fay Marbe providing nightly entertainment, the venue was a beacon for those seeking refuge from the dry, sober world below. The Beaux Arts

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The Rise and Fall of Little Augie Pisano: Unveiling the Untold Chronicles of Organized Crime

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The Rise and Fall of Little Augie Pisano: Unveiling the Unfold Chronicles of Organized Crime In the shadowy annals of organized crime during the mid-20th century, the name Anthony Carfano, or “Little Augie Pisano,” looms large as a symbol of power, ambition, and the tumultuous underbelly of the Luciano crime family. This comprehensive exploration seeks

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ENOCH LEWIS “NUCKY” JOHNSON ~ COSMOPOLITAN

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Cosmopolitan Kingpin: Nucky Johnson’s Gritty Legacy in the Underworld of Atlantic City Enoch Lewis “Nucky” Johnson, the real-deal maestro in the dark symphony of Atlantic City, was a street-smart hustler born on January 20, 1883, straight outta the shadows of Galloway Township. When his old man snagged the Sheriff gig in ’86, the Johnson crew

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GEORGE CLARENCE “BUGS” MORAN ~ BLOODY MARY

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Bloody Mary’s Legacy: The Criminal Odyssey of Mobster Bugs Moran in Prohibition Chicago In the smoky back alleys of Chicago during the Prohibition hustle, George Clarence, better known as “Bugs” Moran, etched his legacy into the dark underbelly of organized crime. The guy had a rap sheet longer than the Chicago River, doin’ hard time

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ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE: MY AL CAPONE INSPIRATION – THANK YOU MR. DE NIRO

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ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE: MY AL CAPONE INSPIRATION – THANK YOU, MR. DE NIRO He owns the telephone from Capone’s Miami Beach home – the one that supposedly received the call from Chicago before and after the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929. He owns one of the bricks from the infamous wall.* He owns a couple

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