Legendary Chicago gangster Al Capone died 60 years ago on January 25, 1947. And despite city officials wanting nothing associating their city with the larger than life criminal, tourists however are keeping his memory alive by visiting the city, driving by his house and even going to the hotels and restaurants Capone went to. Even the spot of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre is a popular stop for people all over the world visiting Chicago. Al Capone's grave is located at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Ill. Visitors leave flowers and cigars at the site amongst other things.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
The Legacy of Al Capone
Legendary Chicago gangster Al Capone died 60 years ago on January 25, 1947. And despite city officials wanting nothing associating their city with the larger than life criminal, tourists however are keeping his memory alive by visiting the city, driving by his house and even going to the hotels and restaurants Capone went to. Even the spot of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre is a popular stop for people all over the world visiting Chicago. Al Capone's grave is located at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Ill. Visitors leave flowers and cigars at the site amongst other things.
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