Scene of Triple Killing

Description: 

Photograph looking northwest from the southeast corner of Armour Boulevard and Forest Avenue. The scene is part of investigation that took place following the August 12, 1933, murder of bootlegger Ferris Anthon by mobster Charles (Mad Dog) Gargotta and others. Sheriff Tom Bash killed to gangsters during the exchange.

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Date: 
August 12th 1933
Modern Location: 
1116 E Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
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Collection Title, Call or Box Number: 
Zeldin Collection of Journal-Post Glass Negatives, P29, Box 19, Folder 23, #7
Digital Object Identifier: 
10016224
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