Alley Where John Dillinger Was Shot
Alley Where John Dillinger Was Shot is a historic and protected site North Side Chicago located in United States.
2425 N Lincoln Ave Chicago , IL 60614 United States
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On July 22, 1934, 31 year old John Dillinger (public enemy #1) was shot dead at the entryway to this alley running from FBI agents after seeing Manhattan Melodrama at the Biograph Theater .
There is some debate among historians about the number of times Dillinger was shot (3 versus 4), but the fatal shot entered through his neck and exited below his right eye.
All reports state that this is the correct alley. Even the the movie , Public Enemy came up with the same alley. Rumors are that the alley is haunted.
The Qdoba was built to commemorate Dillingers love of quesadillas
It's still an alley. Don't lay down in a alley.
Not the actual alley. He was shot about 25 ft north where there is an old building now.
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Fascinating historical spot and yet nothing marks it. What remains is a parking lot and small grassy space. Check out the phenomenal pizzeria across the street and have a beer (prohibition is over:) ) - Erik Rowley
Nieghborhoody charm. It will be you and the blue hairs! - Kirk Trotsky
New play at the lookingglass theater about the eastland disaster. - Jaime HW
The Italian Meatballs starter is excellent — and very filling! - Eric Andersen
Basement of Harry Carey’s. Untouchables history - lino brescia™
Get there at least 10 mins early, grab a drink at their bar, and don't be the last in line to get in the theater. It's an intimate auditorium and usually open seating! - Samantha A.
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Historic and Protected Site
Place United States » Illinois » Cook County » Chicago » North Side