The story
Hotel built on the former Villa Venice site. Nothing of the original structure remains. Also includes Allgauer's on the Riverfront restaurant.
Everything that was here
- 1970–present
Hilton Chicago/Northbrookhotel
Hotel built on the former Villa Venice site. Nothing of the original structure remains. Also includes Allgauer's on the Riverfront restaurant.
See the map in 1971 → - 1956–1967
Villa Venice (Sam Giancana Era)nightclub, gambling, mob headquarters
Chicago Outfit boss Sam Giancana secretly owned the club using alias "Mr. Flood". Invested $250,000 in renovations including restored canals with authentic Venetian gondolas. 800-seat showroom. Nearby Quonset Hut…
See the map in 1957 → - 1941–1956
Villa Venice (Rebuilt)nightclub, restaurant
Fire on June 30, 1941 destroyed nightclub wing, dance floor, and entertainer rooms. Albert Bouche rebuilt and continued operations. Sold in October 1956. Albert Bouche died August 1964 in Miami Beach at age 83.
See the map in 1942 → - 1924–1941
Villa Venice (Papa Bouche Era)nightclub, restaurant, gambling
Extravagant resort founded by Albert "Papa" Bouche. Featured Las Vegas-style revues, gondola rides on man-made canals, gambling. Seven-course dinners for $2.50. 800-seat showroom with satin ceilings, tapestries, and…
See the map in 1925 →
Connected places
Eli's The Place For Steak
Fluky's
Eli's Place for Steak
Cape Cod Room
The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Tante Lee Soft Drinks
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Nearby history
Allgauer's on the Riverfront
Francesca's North
Glenbrook North High School
Deerfield Train Station
Joel's House (Risky Business)
Bob Chinn's Crab House
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