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They called me many things... “Monster,” “The Man Without A Soul,” “Hammer Man.”

My name is Henry Spencer and this is the story of the Tango Teacher Murder.
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BOOKS ABOUT CHICAGO!
TRUE CRIME:
Sinister Chicago by Kali Joy Cramer
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Murder & Mayhem in Chicago's Vice Districts by Troy Taylor
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Second City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets by Jon Seidel
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Unknown Chicago Tale s by John R. Schmidt
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The Gangs of Chicago: An Informal History of the Underworld by Herbert Asbury
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Murder and Mayhem on Chicago's South Side by Troy Taylor
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Chicago Movie Tours
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Chicago Mahogany Tours by Dilla
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Chicago Detours: Tours For Curious People
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Author Mark Guarino's book "Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country and the Folk Revival" tells the untold story of the vital role Chicago played in the rise of prewar country music, the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s, and the contemporary offspring of those scenes. Recorded at Carol's Pub in Chicago.
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BOOKS:
Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country and the Folk Revival by Mark Guarino
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Hidden History of Uptown and Edgewater by Patrick Butler
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Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win: Five Decades of Resistance in Chicago's Uptown Community by Helen Schiller
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A preacher who drove snakes out of Ireland, dyeing the river green, and a hefty amount of backroom politics – episode 220 of the Chicago History Podcast looks at St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago.
#ChicagoHistory #ChicagoIrish #StPatricksDay
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Irish Chicago (Images of America):
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Chicago's Historic Irish Pubs (Images of America):
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Making The Irish American: History and Heritage of the Irish in the United States by J.J. Lee:
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Little Green Book of Irish Wisdom, The:
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It has been called the Second Chicago Fire, The Little Chicago Fire, and simply... the Chicago Fire of 1874. How did this fire compare to the one three years earlier? Let's find out.
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Great Chicago Fires: Historic Blazes That Shaped A City by David Cowan
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Chicago's Great Fire: The Destruction and Resurrection of an Iconic American City by Carl Smith
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Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account, The by Reverend Peter Pernin
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Second City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets by Jon Seidel
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Unknown Chicago Tale s by John R. Schmidt
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Chicago Movie Tours
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Chicago Detours: Tours For Curious People
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In 1855, when city policies in Chicago threatened to interfere with livelihood of German and Irish immigrant saloon owners and the consumption of beer by immigrants on their one day off, a full-on uprising was not far behind.
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Great Chicago Beer Riot: How Lager Struck A Blow For Liberty, The by John F. Hogan and Judy E. Brady
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Beer: A History of Brewing In Chicago by Bob Skilnik
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Chicago By The Pint: A Craft Beer History of the Windy City by Denese Neu
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Chicago Flag Beer Glass
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Chicago History:
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History Lover's Guide To Chicago, A by Greg Borzo
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Chicago Flashback: The People and Events That Shaped A City's History by Chicago Tribune
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History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide To The People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History
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Need music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:
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Looking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:
Chicago Movie Tours
chicagomovietours.com
Chicago Detours: Tours For Curious People
https://chicagodetours.com/
Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):
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