One of the more interesting assignments I have been on lately. NYT sent me to northern Wisconsin to shoot (photos) places that notorious Chicago gangsters used to frequent. When the heat was on, they would flee to the northwoods for some relaxation. I visited several spots and generally just toured the north woods looking for gangster related things. It was beautiful.
Go read the article, view the slideshow and maybe even watch the movie trailer ("Public Enemies", due out soon)- all accessible from the NYT site.
Capone, Saltis and Dillinger were the more familiar names, but many, many gangsters roamed around up there. The image with bullet homes in the glass was taken at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters, WI. Those are real! When the movie comes out you will see a shoot-out scene at this lodge. Can't wait to learn more about this. Very intriguing stuff, these stories. Go have a look.
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