A Preview
"This is the Chicago Theatre, opened in 1921. Look at that marquee. It's one of the most photographed signs in the city. But we're not here for the sign. We're here because this theater was neutral ground. During the gang wars, there were places in Chicago where no violence was allowed. Certain restaurants. Certain churches. And this theater."
Hear the full story in the app — narrated and timed to play right where you're standing.
The Reveal
This stop is part of the tour’s larger story. An optional reveal at the end lets you revisit which details stayed perfectly honest and which got a little extra help.
Hear the full story at The Chicago Theatre
This is just one of 9 stops on the Bootleggers, Bullets & Baloney tour. Download the app, put in your headphones, and experience it for real.
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