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Pueblo's Past: Pizza, Mobsters, and the City's Untold Tales
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Get ready for a journey into the past as we explore the untold tales of Pueblo, a city with a history that is as vibrant as it is volatile. Imagine unearthing a story that spans generations, starting with a bootlegging operation, threatened by the mob, which evolves into the city's first pizza place. We're talking about a narrative that's got it all; family feuds, mob bosses, and an enduring love for pizza. Drawing insights from a news piece by Jamie Hastings from KKTV and the riveting Members Only podcast, we delve deep into the mob history of Pueblo, painting a vivid picture of the brutal mob warfare that transpired in the 1920s.
Our quest for uncovering this captivating history takes us to the heart of Pueblo, where we meet a restaurant owner with a story that is inextricably intertwined with the city's past. From the coal industry's early beginnings to the bootlegging era, we peel back the layers of Pueblo's engrossing mob history. We also take a moment to appreciate the fond memories of the city's popular nightclubs from the 60s and 70s, that were once the hub of its nightlife. Don't miss out on this riveting journey into the heart of Pueblo's captivating history. Tune in as we dish out the intriguing details in this episode.
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