Colosimo's Matchbook - Al Capone - Chicago Mafia - Mob

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Colosimo's Matchbook - Al Capone - Chicago Mafia - Mob A Great Chicago Mob Collectable! Your bidding on one vintage novelty matchbook from Jim Colosimo's Cafe in Chicago. Matchbook displays the entertainment of the time such as Al Jolson and the Cats Pajamas with Texas Guiman. Establishment was managed by the famous Chicago mobster Al Capone. On the rear of the matchbook it displays to vote for "Big Bill" Thompson, who at the time was the corrupt Chicago mayor. This matchbook is definitely out of print and a must have for any collector of hoodlum paraphernalia. Matchbook is in perfect shape with all matches and no marks on striker. The front strike matchbook was manufactured by the Diamond Match, Chicago < see photos > A little history - The start of the Chicago Outfit ... Colosimo's Restaurant was opened in 1909 on Wabash St. in Chicago. It started out as a cafe and soon became larger with showgirls and a highly talented orchestra with a rising stage. Many big names of the times appeared or dined Big Jim Colosimo the owner was constantly at the restaurant personally looking over the menu and music arrangements. It was that Big Jim Colosimo fell in love with Dale Winters. It was also at this cafe w Big Jim himself was whacked by Frankie Yale in 1920. It was suspected that his ex-wife had a hand in the murder. After the murder read more

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