A fun tour-Gangstah’s, Prohibitionists, and Artisans
This Federal Building was built with the most elegant materials, with the idea in 1902 to have an impressive building so that the American Public would "trust the Government" (much like banks and insurance companies have to have elegant structures)
When it was ready to be torn down (in the 70's) people objected, raised $12 million
and repurposed it to include ordinary offices, and Artisans, and interesting museums.
It had been court rooms (especially covering all the crime resulting from corrupt government and the results of the prohibition and the gangster activity - especially the kidnapping of the wealthy which earned much more money than the bank robberies.
Elegant rooms furnished with plenty of marble and mahogany
John Dillinger - prominent all over town
Our very own John Dillinger
(actor-guide from yesterday)
Interesting pieces of the history
Even beautiful marble bathrooms--
For a minute I thought I had been locked into a big safe!
Even a Rocking Horse
(well, sort of)
ARTISANS AND INTERESTING MUSEUMS
All kinds of instruments,
some of which we could attempt to play!
Lou knew 2 guys in college woodworking class that made these.
Love the shape and beautiful case
Looks like the one Lou's mom had.
Here is the Theremon that my granddad had!
Spoiler alert-It doesn't sound like music!
To all the wood worker friends, Take a look at "woodturning"
This was an interesting museum. Utilitarian objects become real works of art.
Two person lathe- from the 1700's
Such elegant woodworking
this cute little thing (3" high) was in the 'gift shop' for $300.00
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