Prohibition-era loaded pistol found in wall of historic Thornton brewery

Andy Howell found the gun at Thornton Distilling Co., the state’s oldest brewery with a history of bootlegging during Prohibition.

Prohibition-era gun discovered in walls of distillery linked to Al Capone

A Chicago-area distillery known for its deep ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era has uncovered a striking new piece of ...
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Hidden History: Prohibition-era gun discovered in walls of Thornton distillery

THORNTON, Ill. (WGN) — A Thornton distillery known for its deep ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era has uncovered a striking new piece of its past, hidden for decades inside its walls. Employees ...