The story
Largest wood-frame structure in Illinois. Listed on National Register 1979. Chicago Tribune called it 'most vicious resort' in 1910. Capone 'purportedly visited occasionally' but never confirmed. Changed hands 14 times 1930-43 due to unsavory reputation. Now condemned, awaiting demolition.
Everything that was here
- 1888–2012
Mineola Hotelhotel, resort
Largest wood-frame structure in Illinois. Listed on National Register 1979. Chicago Tribune called it 'most vicious resort' in 1910. Capone 'purportedly visited occasionally' but never confirmed. Changed hands 14 times…
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