Owen Vincent Madden was born December 18, 1891 - although his tombstone records his birth as December 25 - to Francis and Mary Madden in Leeds, England. The discrepancy between these dates is a reflection of Madden's desire to not want any celebration or limelight cast upon himself, according to Billy Wells, Madden's long-time light duty man. . Wells, in a 2009 interview with screen writer and executive director.....


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Hot Springs, Arkansas, in the late 1800's was a small town with a big attraction: hot thermal water. Public pools and free bathing attracted a lot of visitors. The federal government took possession of the downtown area springs, and bathhouse row was born along with the first property that would be considered a National Park. At that time it was called a "reservation". Following not too far behind were.....


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Alphonse Gabriel Capone first came to Hot Springs in the early 20's . An exact date is not known, but we do know that he and his boss, Johnny Torrio, stayed at the Majestic Hotel prior to his owning a suite on the fourth floor of the Arlington hotel. The third and current Arlington Hotel opened its doors on New Year's Day 1925, and has hosted numerous giants of industry, notorious gangsters, politicians, and movie stars....


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Charles "Lucky" Luciano was not so lucky as his nickname would imply on April 1, 1936, as he was detained by the Hot Springs Police Department on orders from Thomas Dewey, New Your State Attorney General. Luciano was discovered walking on federal property in the National Park, therefore, falling under the jurisdiction of the federal government. He was strolling the promenade with none other than Hot Springs chief of detectives Herbert "Dutch" Akers....


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Alvin Karpis was America's last official Public Enemy No. 1. Born in Canada, Karpis would soon find that there was an easier way to make money than working for it. He came to America at an early age to seek.....


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It's no secret that Hot Springs operated the largest illegal gambling racket in the country between 1927 and 1967. People would come from all over the world to enjoy a hot thermal bath, good looking and affordable ladies of the night, and gamble....


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Each of the galleries represents a chance to re-live the exciting history of an era that defined the 20's, 30's, and beyond. Enjoy a relaxing tour with a guide who reveals the facts surrounding a fascinating period in American history.
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