Free Walking Tour: GANGSTERS, MURDERERS & WEIRDOS September 13, 2008

LowerEastSideTours.org presents "Gangsters, Murderers & Weirdos" of the The Lower East Side

From the Golden Age of the American gangster at the turn of the 20th century (when this area was reported to boast 300 brothels, 300 gambling joints, and 360 gang hangouts), to the bohemian arts and drug culture of the 1960s, 70s and 80s, some of the most infamous and colorful criminals, characters, and weirdos in history have called the East Village home.

Trace the steps of Al "Scarface" Capone, Bugsy Siegal, Meyer Lansky, and Charles "Lucky" Luciano, and many, many more.

Riots, squatter evictions, cannibals, street gangs, shoot outs, assassinations, grave-robbers, hangings, ghosts; we got it all...

Tour Fee: FREE (tips welcome if you enjoy)
Duration: 1hr 30min, Distance: 14 blocks
Directions: F or V train to 2nd Avenue/Lower East Side stop
We Meet: 2nd Ave and Houston St, NW corner (across from Whole Foods) - closest address: 7 2nd Avenue
Schedule: Tuesdays & Saturdays at 11;00am
Reservations: Not required

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