Return to the Scene of the Crime: A Guide to Infamous Places in Chicago
Richard Lindberg
Return to the Scene of the Crime is an uncensored look at the back alleys and boulevards of Chicago where infamous events of the past have defined the essential character of the city. Mention Chicago anywhere, and before long you will be talking about Al Capone, organized crime, and other criminal controversies.
Because Chicago self-consciously avoids acknowledging its place in crime history, you will not find plaques commemorating the places where notorious events have taken place. The site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, for instance, is not officially acknowledged, though it remains one of the city's most popular tourist destinations.
Return to the Scene of the Crime is an unvarnished account of Windy City mayhem — organized neighborhood-by-neighborhood. It retraces the steps of a veritable rogue's gallery of killers, con men, wise guys, anarchists, kidnappers, bad cops, crooked politicians, and of course, Alphonse Capone. In lavish detail the book takes readers back to the scenes of disasters and crimes, creating an intimate portrait of colorful Chicago neighborhoods as they appeared then — and now. By stripping away the myths and legends of some of the most ill-fated incidents in Chicago's history, Return to the Scene of the Crime is destined to become an invaluable resource tool for many years to come.
"This is the definitive road map of Chicago's dark history." —Chicago Sun-Times
$18.95, Paperback
ISBN-10: 1-58182-013-5 (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 978-1-58182-013-3 (Paperback)
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