Episode 211: The Curse of Captain Streeter

Chicago is home to 200 vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own personality and history. This Chi-town legend created one where there was only sand, water, and swamp. Where there’s lakefront property, there’s always greedy people eager to get their hands on it. But what they didn’t know was just who they were messing with. This week's episode is The Curse of Captain Streeter.

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https://streetervilleproperties.com/cap_streeter

https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-captain-streeter-chicago-neighborhood-flashback-0117-20160114-story.html

http://livinghistoryofillinois.com/pdf_files/Captain%20Streeter,%20Pioneer.pdf

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King of the Gold Coast: Cap'n Streeter, the Millionaires and the Story of Lake Shore Drive by Wayne Klatt