Episode 204 - Wicker Park’s Beer Baron Row / The Murder of John Henry Raap

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Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood is home to many beautiful homes, including ones in an area called Beer Baron Row. In this episode we discuss how this name came about and the murder of John Henry Raap, a prominent German American businessman and resident on Beer Baron Row.

Reference Materials Used For This Episode Include:

Wicker Park From 1673 thru 1929 by Elaine A Coorens
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Beer: A History of Brewing in Chicago by Bob Skilnik
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Road To Dark Tower  by Rafael Krux
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