Wicked Terre Haute
Wicked Terre Haute by Timothy Ray Crumrin, published by History Press in 2019, offers an insightful exploration into the tumultuous history of Terre Haute, Indiana. This 144-page book delves into the city’s notorious past, characterized by its reputation as a sin city, particularly during the height of the 1920s. Crumrin, a local historian, uncovers the stories of the blackguards, rogues, and swindlers who shaped this vibrant yet tumultuous community.
Readers will find a detailed account of the West End, known for its extensive red-light district, and the influential figures such as Edith Brown, the city’s most famous madam. The narrative also covers the impact of Prohibition, which transformed Terre Haute into a hub for bootlegging and gang violence. With themes of crime, local history, and social dynamics, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of the Midwest’s darker side, enriched by historical context and photography.
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Join local historian Tim Crumrin as he reveals the blackguards, rogues and swindlers of Terre Haute’s rough and rowdy past.
For more than a century, Terre Haute earned its reputation as a sin city. One of the most notorious red-light districts in the Midwest, the West End, housed sixty brothels and nearly one thousand prostitutes at its height in the 1920s. Across this sordid scene strode the stylish and indomitable Edith Brown, the city’s most famous madam. When Prohibition made the city bootlegger central, violence erupted as rival gangs vied for turf. Gamblers flooded in from all corners of the country, making Terre Haute’s Wire Room second only to Las Vegas. Through it all, corrupt politicians like Mayor Donn Roberts profited handsomely from grift and deception.
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