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Focusing on the notorious Purple Gang, this photographic history chronicles their transformation from a juvenile street gang to a powerful organized crime group during Prohibition-era Detroit. Through rare police mug shots and group photos, readers are immersed in the gritty realities of the 1920s, a time when Detroit buzzed with a gold rush atmosphere and a flourishing black market. The narrative captures the gang's rise and ultimate downfall, shedding light on a pivotal chapter in the city's dark criminal legacy.
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Detroit's Infamous Purple Gang, Paul R. Kavieff
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- 2008
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