St. Paul: Gangster Haven

St. Paul had a widespread - if inglorious - reputation as a criminal safe haven during the Gangster Era of the 1930s. In this episode, Government Records Specialist Charles Rodgers shares several items from the Society's collection associated with that colorful age.
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[@nokia26300]

i don't know why i like the 1920's to 1950's era

[@MostNotorious]

My hometown is St Paul. I started the original Saint Paul Gangster Tours back in the mid-90s. Check out an interview I did with Paul Maccabee about St Paul's gangsters on my "Most Notorious" podcast on Itunes for free!

[@uttaradit2]

Crime does pay - if you're a Bankster.

[@holmgrown]

Al's girl friend' s family lived about 3 blocks from the Olsen drug store where the Hamm kidnapping random note was brought.there was a speak easy in Thier basement

[@mr.noname6500]

ohh ya the twin cities. St. paul/minneapolis! I was borm in childrens united hospital saint paul minnesota.

[@silviacastillo4386]

What a ruff rugged fight back in those days? Maybe Jesus Christ ? Had a super man chest to ease the catch of your prey?
You know how?
Telling you to watch your head, face, on the mirror, that way you you know a pillow.

[@aaronpescheck9099]

KIDNAPPERS ARE EVIL!

[@MyUlster]

My home town . not a lot has changed . thank you for the grate job ! make more !

[@R.J.1]

I have a copy of that book "John Dillenger Slept Here" via The Historical Society.

[@JasmineDaisy111]

Minneapolis

[@johna7661]

My Grandfather was born in 1901 and lived in both Minneapolis and St Paul. He was a mechanic and I remember him talking about some of the cars he tuned. I don’t remember what he said though and was telling someone, I was young and my guess is that was after 1960.

[@mortalclown3812]

I've just met the greatest people in Minnesota - and the best city folks anywhere. Of course I didn't know St. Paul in the 30s. 😂 Sending extra angels to everyone in your cool town.

[@holmgrown]

Ransom note

[@SuperNorman68]

Very nicely done.

[@TheHmongCat]

crime pays just look at john gotti for example that guy was loaded with good income .

[@mortalclown3812]

Perhaps check out his ending.

[@seameology]

The dude was in a federal prison, very sick. I know. Because they brought him to the hospital I worked at. He had zero quality of life near the end.

[@TheHmongCat]

crime pays