Milwaukee Mafia by Gavin Schmitt

Milwaukee Mafia by Gavin Schmitt

Milwaukee is best known for its beer - and rightfully so. But in the days of Prohibition, the big alcohol suppliers were not Miller, Blatz, Schlitz, and Pabst.

The Mafia had control, and it made its money by running alcohol as far away as Canada and Indiana, as well as with counterfeiting, the numbers racket, and two of the biggest heists in American history. From then on, the sky was the limit, as the Mafia indulged in extortion, protection rackets, and skimming from Las Vegas casinos. The Cream City had its crooked lawyers, corrupt cops, and even a mayor on the take. There was the blood of those who dared to stand in the syndicate's way, who were found dead in ditches or as victims of car bombs. The members of the Mafia included doctors, real estate men, restaurateurs, tavern owners, funeral directors, union presidents, and the most famous Milwaukee gangster of all, Frank Balistrieri. While now considered extinct, the Milwaukee Family was once a dominant force in the Midwest.

Schmitt, Gavin: - Gavin Schmitt was born, raised and resides in the Fox Cities. He has written seven books on local history and the history of crime in Wisconsin. Regarded as the foremost expert on organized crime in Wisconsin, Schmitt has been interviewed by various newspapers, as well as local, state and national radio programs. When not actively researching (which his rare), he enjoys a strong cup of coffee and watching obscure horror films.

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ISBN 13	9780738594439
ISBN 10	0738594431
Title	Milwaukee Mafia
Author	Gavin Schmitt
Series	Images Of America Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Year published	2012-10-15
Number of pages	127
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