Hidden City: Chicago

Chicago

Marcus gets intimate with America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, by walking the paths of the White City. He relives the bloody riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention. And he tracks down the real story behind Public Enemy Number, John Dillinger.

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Restaurant

Manny’s

Marcus meets veteran police officer, Tom Fuller, at Manny's Deli to get his perspective on the riots during the National Democratic Convention.

1141 S. Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Billy Goat Tavern

Marcus and David go to the Billy Goat Tavern, home away from home for Chicago newsman, to talk about Dillinger in the news.

430 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Activity

Jackson Park

Marcus and Detective Rafael Tovar meet in Jackson Park to walk the same paths as Holmes once did and discuss the minds of serial killers.

6401 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Activity

Crestline

Marcus meets with David Hughes Vice President of special enforcement group to show Marcus police defense techniques, crowd control training and experience getting maced to understand both sides of the battle.

220 Marquandt Dr., Chicago, IL

Activity

Museum of Science & Industry

Marcus meets Architect Carlos Martinez on the steps of the Museum, one of the last remaining buildings of the World’s Fair of 1893, to understand the world HH Holmes moved through.

57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

Activity

Tribune Tower

Marcus goes to the Chicago Tribune to meet David Hinesman, Chicago Tribune reporter for over a decade who used to cover the crime beat.

435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Activity

Gensler

Carlos Martinez takes Marcus back to his offices to show him the blueprint of the hotel HH Holmes built, known as the murder castle.

1 E. Madison, Chicago, IL 60602

Activity

DuPage Co. Coroner

Marcus, Detective Tovar and forensic pathologist Dr. Daniel Del Boccio go to the morgue to examine a human brain and get an understanding of what they look for when discovering bodies and identifying the cause of death.

414 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60188

Activity

Navy Pier

Marcus visits the Navy Pier and the Ferris wheel built for the white city.

600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Activity

Biograph Theater

Marcus meets John Eig, an expert on prohibition gangsters, at the Biograph Theater where Dillinger’s story eventually ended.

2433 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Activity

LaGrange Co. Sherriff Department

Marcus goes to the LaGrange Co. Sherriff Dept. to find the perfect gun. The Tommy Gun was used by one of Dillinger’s associates.

0875 S. SR9, LaGrange, Indiana 46761

Accommodation

Hilton Chicago

Marcus talks with Tom Hayden, a legend of the anti-war movement and a member of the Chicago 7, at the Hilton Chicago Hotel which was the scene of the most intense clashes.

720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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