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Infamous Piece of Chicago History Goes on the Block


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By Kari LydersenWashington Post Staff Writer

Tuesday, October 31, 2006; Page A02

 

 

 

CHICAGO, Oct. 30 -- It could be the perfect Halloween treat -- or trick -- for that person who already has everything else: a gallows.

 

About to be auctioned is the gallows that was built to hang anarchist labor organizers convicted in the Haymarket Affair in the late 19th century. It continued to be used for decades to hang some of Chicago's most infamous criminals.

 

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