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“OH MURDER, I AM SHOT!”: THE TRAGIC DEATH OF CLEMENT VALLANDIGHAM
Sometimes when you frequent an establishment you can take its historical significance for granted. It is especially easy to do in a picturesque, small town with great architecture and an idyllic main street to enjoy. I am reminded of this when visiting The Golden Lamb. While I’ve not been recently, this place has been our…
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THE FORGOTTEN ONES
On this day in 1981 the skeletal remains of nine unknown John Wayne Gacy victims were properly laid to rest. The service was held at a funeral chapel in a western suburb of Chicago. The unknown young men laid in matching copper-colored caskets, positioned in a half circle and adorned with flower arrangements. The caskets…
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GHOSTS OF THE GOLDEN LAMB
Sometimes when you frequent an establishment you can take its historical significance for granted. That is easy to do in an area rich with historic sites and great architecture to enjoy. However, I am happy to report I did not make that mistake today at The Golden Lamb. The Golden Lamb was opened back in 1803…