If you’re like me and have an unhealthy fascination with the mafia — past, present and fictional, you might enjoy this list of homes. Except for a couple, they’re not currently on the market, but … make them an offer.
Supposedly, a relation of mine drove a truck for Al Capone … but that’s unconfirmed.
I can’t help it. My favorite movies are The Godfather, II & III, Goodfellas, anything Scorsese. I’m excited about his latest venture, The Irishman, starring Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. I hope it happens. While I’m on Scorsese, I’m equally excited about The Devil in the White City, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as H.H. Holmes. This isn’t mafia — H.H. Holmes was a notorious serial killer during the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.
On with the list …
Al “Scarface” Capone
Mob Boss: 1925-31
House was up for sale last year, not any more.
7244 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL
John “Papa Johnny” Torrio
Mob Boss: 1920-25
7011-13 South Clyde Avenue, Chicago, IL
Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti
Mob Boss: 1931-43
712 Selborne, Riverside, IL
Paul “The Waiter” Ricca
Mob Boss: 1943-47
1515 N. Bonnie Brae, River Forest, IL
Paul “The Waiter” Ricca
Mob Boss: 1943-47
812 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL
Tony “Joe Batters” Accardo
Mob Boss: 1947-57
915 N. Franklin, River Forest, IL
Sam “Momo” Giancana
Mob Boss: 1957-66
1100 South Wenonah, Oak Park, IL
“Machine Gun” Jack McGurn
Al Capone’s top trigger man and ace Thompson machine gunner involved in St. Valentine’s Day Massacre 1929.
1114 N. Kenilworth, Oak Park, IL
FOR SALE: $885,000
“Three-Fingered Jack” White
Chicago Outfit gunman involved in St. Valentine’s Day Massacre 1929.
920 S. Wesley, Oak Park, IL
FOR SALE: Unit 3 – $69,900
Joseph “Doves” Aiuppa
Mob Boss: 1973-86
1836 South 58th Avenue, Cicero, IL
James “Big Jim” or “Diamond Jim” Colosimo
Mob Boss: 1902-1920
Colosimo’s Restaurant
2126 South Wabash, Chicago, IL
I guess you could call this his home away from home.
