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The History of Organized Crime
In this multimedia series, historian Barry Bradford will weave together the stories as the Mafia rose from hoodlums to influential factors.
The Mafia and the Battle for New York
Thursday, February 5 at 1:00 pm
The rise of organized crime in America was fictionalized in The Godfather and Boardwalk Empire. In this presentation, we will see how Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano began a long, bloody struggle for control of the mafia in New York City. $10 member; $13 non-member.
Al Capone
Thursday, February 12 at 1:00 pm
After killing his mentors, Capone was, for a while, the most powerful mobster in Chicago. His fall was even swifter than his rise, as you will soon discover! $10 member; $13 non-member.
The Mob and Las Vegas
Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 pm
Needing a place to increase revenue and launder money, Bugsy Siegel pioneered Vegas as a Mob haven. Learn how the modern Las Vegas grew from its mafia roots. $10 member; $13 non-member.
Sam Giancana
Thursday, February 26 at 1:00 pm
He was much more powerful than Capone and had influence in the JFK White House. The story of Sam Giancana’s ties to the Mob, the CIA, Castro, and the Kennedys is fascinating! $10 member; $13 non-member.
Programs take place at the North Shore Senior Center in Northfield. To register, call 847-784-6030.
