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Images of America: Century of Organized Crime in Detroit

Detroit has a long and storied history of organized crime. From the Purple Gang to the Mafia, criminals have played a major role in the city's development. This book tells the story of Detroit's organized crime scene, from its beginnings in the early 1900s to the present day.

Motor City Mafia: A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit (Images of America)

by Scott M. Burnstein

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	30701 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	228 pages

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The book is illustrated with over 200 rare and unpublished photographs, many of which have never been seen before. These images provide a unique glimpse into the world of Detroit's organized crime figures and their activities.

Author Allan May is a Detroit native and a former police officer. He has spent years researching the city's organized crime history, and his book is the most comprehensive account of the subject ever written.

Detroit's Criminal Underworld

Detroit's organized crime scene began in the early 1900s, with the rise of the Purple Gang. This group of Jewish gangsters was involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including bootlegging, gambling, and extortion. The Purple Gang was eventually taken down by the FBI in the 1930s.

After the Purple Gang, the Mafia became the dominant organized crime group in Detroit. The Mafia controlled the city's gambling, racketeering, and labor unions. The Mafia also had a significant influence on Detroit's political scene.

In the 1970s, the Detroit Police Department launched a major crackdown on organized crime. This crackdown led to the arrests of many Mafia leaders and the decline of the Mafia's power in Detroit.

Detroit's Organized Crime Legacy

Detroit's organized crime scene has had a lasting impact on the city. The city's reputation for crime and corruption has made it difficult to attract businesses and residents. Organized crime has also contributed to the city's high poverty rate and its struggling economy.

However, Detroit is not defined by its organized crime history. The city is also home to a vibrant culture, a rich history, and a strong community spirit. Detroit is a resilient city that has overcome many challenges, and it is continuing to move forward.

Book Details

• Title: Images of America: Century of Organized Crime in Detroit
• Author: Allan May
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication Date: April 2023
• : 978-1-4671-1924-3
• Pages: 128
• Format: Paperback
• Price: $19.99

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Images courtesy of the Detroit Public Library and the Burton Historical Collection.

**Image Alt Attributes:**

* **Image 1:** Al Capone and his gang in Detroit, 1928 * **Image 2:** The Purple Gang in action, 1927 * **Image 3:** Detroit Police Commissioner James N. Murray and Mafia boss Joe Zerilli, 1957 * **Image 4:** The TCF Center in Detroit, which was once the headquarters of the Mafia's Purple Gang

Motor City Mafia: A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit (Images of America)

by Scott M. Burnstein

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	30701 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	228 pages

FREE