Theodore Allen, or known as The Allen, was an American gambler, political organizer, saloon keeper and head of a...
Theodore Allen – The Allen
read more
The Tweed Ring
The Tweed Ring was a small group of people lead by William Marcy "Boss" Tweed who briefly ruled the Gilded Age of New...
Thomas “Shang” Draper
Thomas "Shang" Draper, was a criminal, gang leader and saloon owner. His bar was located on West 28th Street in New...
Billy Porter and the Dutch Mob
Billy Porter was a long time member of the Dutch Mob along with Johnny Irving, Little Freddie and Sheeny Mike Kurtz...
Tattoo’s of old New York
Tattoo's have been around for a long time and throughout history have come to symbolize one thing or another,...
Rosanna Peers Grocery Shop
Rosanna Peers was a grocery store owner, saloon keeper and an early criminal fence to the thieves and gangsters of the...
Captain John H. McCullagh
John H. McCullagh was an officer and police captain in the NYPD, John McCullagh was also known as "Farmer John". Born...
Boiled Oysters Malloy – Saloon Keeper
Boiled Oysters Malloy was a criminal and dive bar owner in the Bowery during the mid to late 1800's, his name as you...
McGurks Suicide Hall – The Bowery
McGurks Suicide Hall located at 295 the Bowery in New York was a notorious dive bar and hotel run by John McGurk a...