History of the Mafia
Gangsters
Mustache Petes
Masseria Organization
The Masseria Organization, eventually called the Luciano Crime Family and then the Genovese Crime Family was passed down several times and can trace it routes back directly to immigrants from Sicily at the turn of the 20 century.
Jewish Gangsters
Atlantic City
Atlantic City was mostly controlled by two men throughout its illustrious history. While it was known as the meeting place and even the playground for gangsters, Enoch Johnson ruled Atlantic City with an iron first through Prohibition which prevented it from deadly gang wars and heavy police prosecution such as in places like New York and Chicago.
Chicago
Chicago Outfit
Law Enforcement
Mafia Events
- Castellammarese War
- Saint Valentines Day Massacre
- Atlantic City Conference
- Havana Conference
- Operation Underworld
- Apalachin Meeting