Unholy Toledo Tour: Gambling and Gangsters in the Glass City

Step into the shadowy world of 1930s Toledo, a time of G-Men, speakeasies, and notorious gangsters like Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, and Machine Gun Kelly. Brace yourself for the gripping tale of Thomas Yonnie Licavoli and his Detroit mob, who descended upon Toledo in 1931, leaving a trail of violence, unlike anything the city had seen before—14 murders in just 36 months. Are you ready for the inside scoop? Welcome to the Unholy Toledo Tour! Prepare for a journey back in time as you: • WITNESS Toledo during its darkest days, when the infamous Tenderloin district rivaled the city's gambling halls in notoriety. • STAKE OUT the illicit hotspots and notorious hangouts. • INVESTIGATE the notorious Licavoli Gang, the enigmatic club owner Jack Kennedy, kingpin Jimmy Hayes, and a colorful cast of characters—each meticulously researched and historically accurate. • EXPLORE Toledo's tumultuous journey from World War I through Prohibition and into the aftermath of World War II. The tour's climax centers around the most sensational crime of the era: the July 1933 assassination of Jack Kennedy, a young club owner and bootlegger, in Point Place. Experience Jack's gripping story firsthand during this two-hour driving tour, spanning downtown Toledo and the city's northern reaches. After the tour, visit our online store and snag some exclusive Unholy Toledo Tour swag! And don't miss out on our other captivating tours at holytoledohistory.com.

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