Northern Michigan has for decades drawn millions each year to its beautiful lakes and rivers. Gangsters Up North adds a new and exciting dimension to the colorful lore of those lands.
Like many ordinary folks of the time, they often traveled Up North for rest and relaxation—and for more nefarious activities.
They became heavily involved in the gambling and bootlegging that were pervasive in up-scale resorts in Charlevoix, Little Traverse Bay, and Mackinac Island. They kidnapped and murdered. But most usually, they just hung out with everyone else.
Gangsters were front page stories in those years, their leaders were household names, their faces easily recognizable.
Up North, people far and wide claimed to recognize those faces in their various backyards. They said they saw Big Al Capone in this hotel or at that lake or in that cabin. Rumors of John Dillinger coming to town threw citizens into a frenzy of fear. Black Cadillac’s pulling up to a rural place had to hold Mafiosi.
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NOTE: The Rose City Area Historical Society is proud to announce that they are now selling this fantastic book . These books are available at the Rose City City Hall, the Rose City Flea Market or through the Rose City Area Historical Society. Please contact Cathy at 989-345-5659 for more information.
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