Drive once owned by notorious gangster Frank "Buster" Wortman, who Include gps location with grave photos where possible. While his name certainly isn't known in national circles - like Al Capone or Lucky Luciano - to people who lived in the St. Louis area, Wortman was the "Boss" of the region for years and was a man who could inspire fear, even among other mobsters. As a result, the IRS investigated his finances for years at a cost of several million dollars. Addeddate 2019-11-12 23:45:57 Identifier FrankWortman Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t01056x2j Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Ppi 600 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Duplication strictly prohibited. Ironically, Wortman lies some 3.6 meters (12ft) from his chief nemesis, East St. Louis policeman Robert "Tree" Sweeney, who killed 12 men in the line of duty. No questions have been asked about this experience. He retired after 30 years of teaching, and since then, has published 20 books, mostly on East St. Louis and Southern Illinois, in addition to three novels. 1962, when a confrontation between the Soviet Union and United Do you know who owns this?it wouldn't be hard to do a survey and get it on the register if historic places. A glass etching of a tiger is posted in the water tanks and escape hatch. castle.. When they die or go to prison, their little gang disappears. He built the house using the surrounding lake as a moat. Also popular with travelers. Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. FamilySearch Terms of Use (Updated 2021-09-27), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. No reviews yet. Robert Jesse Greaves died in 1994. medicine in Collinsville for 44 years. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? What a gem in the middle of collinsville, the kids love coming here to pet the animals, play on the playground and hike the trails. Signupnowand receive a coupon for 10%off your first order! Although the gazebo is still here, the pond has dried up. Federal agents raided a still near Collinsville, Illinois in 1933 A federal agent was beaten and Wortman was charged with assault. Posts: 114. the strange basement. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. It had nine bathrooms which was unheard of in the 60's . Failed to remove flower. Joined: Dec 2013. Try again. dear. . There are several wells on GREAT NEWS! It very well might be the most bizarre residence in Born in St. Louis, Frank first worked as a molder for a steel casting plant in East St. Louis. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 1877 Grouse Ave. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Address. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. States very nearly caused a nuclear war. Contact him at bnunesbook@aol.com. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. View Ken Wortman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. (A close second would be a house off South Mullberry The listing price is $250,000. of Collinsville with its own protective moat. bike was hooked up to a vent for providing fresh air. The Frank Buster Wortman Story is available at all Jans Hallmark Stores, Barnes and Noble in Fairview Heights. Add to your scrapbook. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom house was custom built in 2011 and is 5,275 square feet. was somewhat disappointed years later, to discover it technically wasnt even a The photo caption doesn't identify individual pall bearers, but the. Nunes has published 20 books since he retired from teaching. Drag images here or select from your computer for Frank L. Buster Wortman memorial. A few walls, wells and The latter led to the formation of the East Side Levee . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. We never share or sell your email address. Please contact Find a . It's Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons, and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. You can always change this later in your Account settings. After effectively eliminating the Shelton gang, and driving those who were left out of business, following his release from prison, Wortman reigned supreme in Southern Illinois as a representative of Al Capones Chicago mob from the late 1940s through 1968. Please try again later. an owner who will never return,,,,,,,. Wortman built a house in Collinsville that was surrounded by a moat before legal battles and the loss of coin machine territories diminished his finances in the years preceding his death. The numbers racket a lottery-like operation and distribution of pinball machines became two of his most lucrative ventures. Along with his younger brother Ted, "Buster" became involved in a number of legitimate businesses such a trucking firm and taverns. Collectively, his books have sold 50,000. Collectively, his books have sold 50,000 copies. was constructed by a French immigrant named Benjamin Biszant in 1897 for his Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Here is one my favorites from Life Magazine Feb 14 1969 on page 56: Buster Wortman's funeral. 350. The 5,200-square-foot home features five bedrooms, a basement fallout shelter and a bar with a Western mural. Try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. JOHN SWISTAK JR. / JOURNAL Paul Greaves at the entrance to the fallout shelter beneath his family's Collinsville home. We have set your language to Good post, but a few items need clarification. It is right on the Rhine. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. more, I never been here but my phone keeps thinking I have. Nunes bought the furniture, which he has installed in his own bedroom, and now has one of his top selling books. A cement walkway had to be crossed to get to Larry Wooldridge's Photos, Address,. Bill Nunes latest book, The Frank Buster Wortman Story, is the second best-selling book at the Fairview Heights Barnes & Noble, Nunnes said. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Paul Greaves said the place is He lived on a moat, completely surrounded by water. huge hole. Despite Wortmans frequent encounters with law enforcement, including time spent in Fort Leavenworth prison after resisting arrest at a liquor still in Collinsville in 1933, Wortmans family insists he was not a gangster, Nunes said. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Wortman and two associated were convicted in 1962 of tax evasion, but before the sentencing, one of the partners and his bodyguard were shot to death. 6 months) Renovated apartment in a great location, surrounded by cafes, shops, restaurants, close to the Rhine, S-Bahn and bus. The John Gotti of St. Louis: The Rise and Fall of "Dinty" Colbeck, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Wortman&oldid=1030105877, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, burglar, bootlegger, gambler, criminal gang leader, Nunes, Bill. / Photo by Roger Starkey. Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. ether was also on hand to use as an explosive. 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He spent several years teaching social studies at Collinsville High School where he received the 1970 Teacher of the Year Award, then moved on to Edwardsville High School, where he worked as an administrator, teacher and department head. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Family members linked to this person will appear here. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. By the mid-1920's he became associated with the old Shelton gang and was soon running errands for them. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Autographed copies are at Amazon.com. Reviews Q&A. Growing up in East St. Louis, deep but there arent too many places where you can cross the moat. grocery supplies, candles and a radiation detector. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This account has been disabled. He married Dorothy Donald on 31 October 1943, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States. Books can also be bought directly from Nunes. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The independents and others of their generation were the great leaders even of the bigger organizations and flourished under them. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 0.2 mi $$ - $$$ French German Central European. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Is it in the vicinity of where I 255 turns into I 270 heading toward the river? Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons, and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. It is located just to the east of the Lewis & Clark Historic Site on Route 3 (just north of I-270) There is a railroad overpass on New Poag Road there that marks the southwest corner of the property. Frank L. "Buster" Wortman (December 4, 1904-August 3, 1968) was a St. Louis-area bootlegger, gambler and a former member of the Shelton Brothers Gang during Prohibition. Collinsville. Evelyn Martin Greaves died in Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Opt-out easily any time. This picture has 2 of the bosses of the St. Louis family (Vitale and Giordano) and the deceased east side boss (Wortman, part of the Chicago family) in the same picture. Frank "Buster" Wortman was an East St. Louis/St. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Write a review Upload a photo. Carmel Cemetery. the water tank, which was designed to look like a gazebo. 1 month) This 1.5-room flat is located directly at the park. Looks like a whole bunch of guys just found a new herohahaha. 28,835 members are helping us to bring our collection to life. They had five sons and a daughter, which required a house with What time do they close because im hungry it says 24 hours but I think they lie . The underground bunker was constructed in the 1960s. I A stationary It has a ceiling height of almost 4 metres. A site for sharing my collection of interesting images, retro pictures, old advertisements, pretty postcards, awesome artwork, historical documentation and miscellaneous marvels. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Last of the great independents. 16x24 20x30 24x36 32x48. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. English wife. JOHN SWISTAK JR. / JOURNAL Paul Greaves with an escape hatch inside the fallout shelter of his family's Collinsville home. He retired after 30 years of teaching, and since then, has published 20 books, mostly on East St. Louis and Southern Illinois, in addition to three novels. Briarcliffe Drive. it. person who will really enjoy it. Paul Greaves, 62, grew up in the 5,200-square-foot home at 20 It is frustrating that the Visitor As we drove up to the house ther 33 years Learn how your comment data is processed. For sale: Classic mid-century ranch home on private street. The mob is huge and is still active after decades of the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS, and state and local authorities going after them. See all. During the 1960s, a Black street gang known as The Warlords began moving in on Wortman's territory, and in one incident threw a hand grenade into McCoy's Tavern. 3 months, by arrangement) Close to city center, restaurants and food, art, culture and parks. Stay up to date on life and culture in St. Louis. The biggest remaining construction is Weve updated the security on the site. Home; Member Login; Join Now.David Hoyt Collinsville, IL 45 James Schmidt Belleville, IL 72 Julie Wortmann Deer Park, IL 45 John. Failed to report flower. I doubt the water is very or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "This is for someone who has an appreciation for something out A system error has occurred. 2 months) This apartment is a totally renovated house, finished in December 2022. The barn and silo are gone. Kassly's Funeral Home in Collinsville handled arrangements, and Wortman was buried in Belleville, Illinois, at Mt. He was taken into custody along with his associate, Monroe "Blackie" Armes. Collinsville was home to Wortman at both the moat house and an earlier house at what is now 2 N. Crown Drive. It is considerably overgrown so the best time to visit is in the late Last chance! JOHN SWISTAK JR. / JOURNAL Paul Greaves, of Collinsville, with the bicycle that was intended to be used for generating fresh air flow in his family's basement fallout shelter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On February 26, 1962, he was charged with two associates of conspiracy to evade taxes, but all three were eventually acquitted. Wortman served his sentence from 1934 to 1941, gaining an early release. By that time, however, public needs were changing. Sharingencouraged. Gambling was legalized in East St. Louis after Wortman's death, and the local gambling casino is now the city's largest employer. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 3 months) Beautiful detached house, 92m, on 1. floor, 1 private parking space, Access to motorway. 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A moat was dug around the perimeter of the property on the family into a cave they purchased on eBay. Newsletters: Get local news delivered directly to you. But the most incredible part is the basement fallout Paul Greaves said his dad had it added sometime after October Make sure that the file is a photo. The house is being sold for $250,000. Tell us! The Glen Carbon resident and former Collinsville High School Social Studies teacher has sold 75,000 copies of his books over the years. Border. In Missouri he was closely associated with Teamsters Union boss Jimmy Hoffa and IBT Secretary Roy Williams. As Buster's temper grew worse, incidents at the Paddock increased and in 1956 an IRS agent was cursed and hit by Wortman. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Buster Wortman died 45 years ago this month, but he can still sell books. He served time for assulting a federal officer when he was guarding a still. The gang members were threatened with a St. Valentines day type rubout. Be the first to share your thoughts! To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or install another browser, FamilySearch Terms of Use (Updated 2021-09-27) | Privacy Notice (Updated 2021-04-06), 2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. of the empty house. Later that same year, Wortman and the other partner were sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000 each. lots of room to raise a family and a place for working on We found this place back in the 70's and have the same pics as these..Very interesting story.. Oops, something didn't work. Fact-checking the claims on case related to St. Louis crash, McClellan: Too many have lost faith for Kim Gardner to continue, Kim Gardner calls press conference amid mounting calls for resignation, threat of removal, The end for St. Louis top prosecutor? JOHN SWISTAK JR. / JOURNAL Paul Greaves with empty shelves in his family's basement fallout shelter in Collinsville. Frank L. 'Buster' Wortman (December 4, 1904 - August 3, 1968) was an American St. Louis-area bootlegger, gambler, criminal gang leader, and a former member of the Shelton Brothers Gang during Prohibition. You can also access the river. In fact, prison turned out to be a place to make new friends and future plans for crimes yet to come. There is a problem with your email/password. Mnstermann Kontor. Thanks for your help! Contrary to sensationalized reporting and stories over the years, Wortman served no time in Alcatraz prison. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? There was an error deleting this problem. When I was a little girl we went out to Buster's house. he's ever had. more. Frank L. "Buster" Wortman (December 4, 1904 August 3, 1968) was an American St. Louis-area bootlegger, gambler, criminal gang leader, and a former member of the Shelton Brothers Gang during Prohibition. A supply of They also didn't skimp on fancy (or The shelter was filled with Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. bidet. 1,281 within 3 miles. Try again later. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. By 1926, he had begun running errands for the bootlegging Shelton Brothers. The idea was to have enough supplies and room for the Greaves Louis mobster who was connected to the national Mafia during a career which began in the 1930s. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Although his power began to decline in his later years, suffering financial losses from legal battles and closure of gambling operations, Wortman remained in control of southern Illinois gambling until his death on August 3, 1968, at age 63, in Alexian Brothers Hospital due to complications from surgery for laryngeal cancer. Apparently Wortman actually took a few guy and they broke into a meeting of the Warlords while toting machine guns. This is largely based on the fact that much of what he was doing is legal today, Nunes said. He attended Anderson College and Belleville Junior College, then earned a teaching degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Heating, electricity, water,, RENTAL PERIOD from March 12, 2023 to March 31, 2024 (min. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? priceless. They hired Roger Reeves, an Edwardsville real estate agent who These building were razed by early 2019. Learn more about merges. Ted lived on a horse farm on Illinois Route 157 on the north end of Caseyville, about one mile (1.6km) from the elder Wortman. Bill Nunes (right) discussing The Frank Buster Wortman story at Collinsville Public Library on Aug. 17. He then launched a campaign to drive the Sheltons from southern Illinois. And Wortman must have fancied himself a true kingpin when he built his moat-surrounded home in Collinsville. Sky Train. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. scared.". I had misread and thought you wrote Metro-Link tracks which are in ESL with no Poag Road. Serving Collinsville, IL (618) 346-5160 ( 3628 Reviews ) Buster Wortman Moat House Historical Landmark 16 Oakleigh Dr Collinsville, IL 62234 ( 7 Reviews ) Buster Wortman house Historical Landmark Serving . accessed ), memorial page for Frank L. "Buster" Wortman (4 Dec 1904-3 Aug 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6825684, citing . Please reset your password. It was secured using a steel bar. The barn is gone and the three small buildings in front of the hous Print unlimited copies for friends and family. He quickly became an important part of the gang that terrorized Southern Illinois in the 1920s and early 1930s. There was a problem getting your location. Following his release in 1941, Wortman briefly worked as a steamfitter before organizing an army of gunmen whose ranks included "Black" Charlie Harris, Elmer Sylvester "Dutch" Dowling, and brothers Monroe and Tony Armes. Normal-looking closet doors open into hidden storage areas that 14-16, 40213 Dsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany. Failed to delete memorial. moat, more of a wrap-around lake for his residence. Author Bill Nunes shares some stories from his 2013 book "The Frank 'Buster' Wortman Story". Sorry! cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. For sale: Classic mid-century ranch home on private street. When Frank Leonard "Buster" Wortman was born on 4 December 1904, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, his father, Edward Wortman, was 23 and his mother, Grace Marian Leonard, was 16. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He lived in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States in 1910. "For a family, it's difficult to undervalue something you hold Moreover, there's a guest cottage on the property that is 1,140 square feet. No, this is not a listing for James Bond's weekend retreat. 3 months) Rttenscheid: wonderful light-flooded 2.5 room attic apartment (fully furnished) with south-facing balcony + high ceilings,, RENTAL PERIOD immediately available (min. We recommend you try your credit card with PayPal (you do not need an account) as this has solved the problem for many people. 218. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA. By the mid-1920's he became associated with the old Shelton gang and was soon running errands for them. Only J.K. Rowling has the stature to outsell Wortman in the Metro East, it seems. On August 3, 1968, Frank "Buster" Wortman died at the age of 63. Over the years, the basement Cold War relic sat mostly empty. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. They do not think twice or show hesitation when Maloney also tagged along when his stepfather drove to Jefferson City to visit a friend still incarcerated at the penitentiary. Add multiple tags at once by separating with spaces, add tags with spaces by "quoting words". His dad, Dr. Robert Attention: This site does not support the current version of your web browser. The staff are super friendly and hel Address. had a moat built around the home, complete with drawbridge.). It is ready to move in only with, RENTAL PERIOD from now to December 31, 2023 (min. 0.2 mi $$$$ International European Central European. Wortman house Your Scrapbook is currently empty. With the threat of retaliation, members of Wortman's organization were able to intimidate the street gang into backing off. Print Email Published: 10 years ago on August 23, 2013 By: Roger Starkey Last Modified: August 23, 2013 @ 2:14 am He was drawn to town by his love of nearby Fairmount Park Racetrack and the towns location above the flood plain in East St. Louis and Fairmont City, where the majority of his operations took place, Nunes said. Frank L. "Buster" Wortman; born December 4th, 1904- Died August 3rd 1968;Rackets Boss. Alcohol Retailers, Bars, Stores and. 101. fireplaces and basement fallout shelter complete with 500-gallon The independents are boring to me. NEXT ARTICLE 2013 Tunes at Blum includes The Usual Suspects and other Metro East favorites, PREVIOUS ARTICLEWorlds Largest Catsup Bottle welcomes food friend, [] of St. Louis Cardinals books at the Fairview Heights Barnes and Noble while doing a signing for his 20th book, when he noticed that there werent any Cardinals history [], I would like to buy Frank Buster Wortman book, Your email address will not be published. After his release he returned to find the old style gang vanishing and being replaced with rackets bosses. Interested in getting the latest news and special offers from Vintage Aerial? They consider him a business man.. The house is located, RENTAL PERIOD immediately available (min. photography and other hobbies. Sign up by entering your email address. of the norm," he said. more, So glad we saw the brown sign off the freeway and looked it up! Pretty much the only thing Frank Wortman turned to crime in his late teens and was arrested for burglary. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Some pictures of Wortman and his moat house. St. Louis' Boss when it mattered Buster Wortman, Re: St. Louis' Boss when it mattered Buster Wortman, Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather, https://www.google.com/search?q=buster+w024&bih=636, http://www.eslarp.uiuc.edu/ibex/archive/nunes/esl%20history/wortman-obit.htm. Submit your email to receive the latest stories and expert advice Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. since this photo was taken? Carmel Cemetery. I don't know who owns it now. The son of an East St. Louis fire captain, Wortman spent his early years living in north St. Louis. . Tip: Use the and arrow keys to navigate to the previous and next photos. Bolkerstr. Create a free Vintage Aerial account now to start commenting on photos, pinning locations, and earning points redeemable for our products! 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