Chicago gangster turned Colorado rancher Louis “Diamond Jack” Alterie (front row, sixth from left) was one of the most notorious local bootleggers of the 1920s and ‘30s.

Douglas County Libraries Exhibit Highlights Infamous Incidents in Local History

August 12, 2024 at 2:29 pm

Douglas County Libraries Exhibit Highlights Infamous Incidents in Local History

Don’t miss this peek into the past, on display for a short time.

Douglas County Libraries announces the launch of its new exhibit, From the Archives: Murder, Mayhem and Moonshine, a fascinating look at the scandalous side of local history. The exhibit is on display August 12-September 8 at DCL’s Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and Parker locations. Visitors are invited to explore the intriguing tales of the notorious figures who left an indelible mark on the region.

Featuring artifacts, gripping stories, and photos from DCL’s Archives & Local History, Douglas County History Repository and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, this exhibit delves into the turbulent era of Prohibition and bootlegging, crimes of passion, cattle rustling, kidnapping and murder, and daring jailbreaks that made a mark on the community. It also highlights the local lawmen who sought to bring perpetrators to justice.

The exhibit is free and open during normal library operating hours. Registration is not required. Visit DCL.org/murder-mayhem-moonshine for more information.

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