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The Reason Wisconsin Abolished Capital Punishment. The John McCaffary Story. Kenosha, Wisconsin

This modest home at the corner of 13th Court and 58th Street in Kenosha changed the history for the state of Wisconsin. Here’s the story… John McCaffary was born in Ireland in 1820 and moved t…[View More]

The Animal Bridge, Woodlawn, Chicago, Illinois

Originally built in 1904 the “Animal Bridge” in Chicago’s Jackson Park is definitely a one of a kind bridge. Designed by architect Peter Weber the bridge is 117 feet long and according to Nathan…[View More]

The Unsolved Murder of Stamping Ground, Kentucky Town Marshall Duke

In 1899 the Charles Duke the town Marshall for Stamping Ground, Kentucky was murdered. Unfortunately the killer was never found.

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