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The History of the Cleveland Mafia

Adults

Join Douglas Imhoff, President of The Institute for Learning in Retirement, for a look at the rise and influence of organized crime on the North Coast from the early 20th century to the late 1900’s.

Join Douglas Imhoff, President of The Institute for Learning in Retirement, for a look at the rise and influence of organized crime on the North Coast from the early 20th century through the late 1900’s. Discover the prominent figures (the Lonardo & Porrello brothers, Jackie Presser, Danny Greene, etc.), criminal enterprises, and the Mafia’s impact on local politics, labor unions, and businesses.  The presentation also covers conflicts with rival crime families and law enforcement efforts to dismantle organized crime networks.  Understand how the Mafia operated behind the scenes, and garner insight into how organized crime shaped both Cleveland’s social and economic history.

Sponsored by The Friends of the North Royalton Library.