The story
Building dates from 1870. Italian restaurant opened 1921 with speakeasy downstairs during Prohibition. Supplied by North Side Gang and Dean O'Banion (Capone rival), but significant Prohibition-era location showing rival operations.
Everything that was here
- 1921–present
Green Door Tavernspeakeasy, restaurant
Building dates from 1870. Italian restaurant opened 1921 with speakeasy downstairs during Prohibition. Supplied by North Side Gang and Dean O'Banion (Capone rival), but significant Prohibition-era location showing…
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