Wicked Columbus, Indiana (Wicked)
Etats-Unis (histoire), Crime véritable
Audio avec voix de synthèse, Braille automatisé
Résumé
A fascinating historical tour of this Midwestern city&’s crimes, scandals, and shady characters—includes photos. Dubbed the &“Athens of the Prairie&” for its array of stunning modern architecture, Columbus, Indiana, nevertheless endured its share of unsavory citizens, crime-ridden neighborhoods, and… tales of woe in its past. Many residents avoided the infamous slums of Smoky Row and Death Valley, while others gave in to the allure of Lillian &“Todie&” Tull&’s famed house of ill repute on North Jackson Street. Two different father-and-son hoodlum partnerships, the McKinneys and the Bells, terrorized the area in the 1800s. And a brutal fistfight between a newspaper editor and the mayor sparked a scandal in 1877. In this book, enlivened by photos and illustrations, journalist Paul J. Hoffman guides you on a wild ride through the city&’s salacious side.