Many immigrants who settled in cities were hard-working and wanted to succeed.
But instead of traditional roads to success, some chose a life of crime.
The city would not be what it is today if not for the Mafia.
The Mob Museum opened this year on February 14th – Valentines Day, an important day in Mafia history.
It was on Valentines Day eighty-three years ago that the St. Valentines Day Massacre happened.
Other exhibits focus on Mob violence, casino money skimming operations, and wiretapping by law enforcement.
Read more about the Mob Museum atRoadside AmericaandVoice of America.
The old courtroom where U.S.
Senator Estes Kefauver led hearings on organized crime in 1950-51.
St. Valentines Day Massacre wall
Visitors to the Museum have the chance to fire a Tommy gun simulator.
The Tommy gun became a popular weapon during prohibition used by both the Mob and law enforcement.
Mob Museum exhibit showing an early slot machine.
