As we continue with our mobster series, we look into the historical record involving Don Hammond. A notorious name in Quincy's past, was he a criminal with mob ties or a hotel/bar owner just making a living giving the public what they wanted?....or both? Join us as we look into the 70s in Quincy, an era where Quincy went to great lengths and had to get creative with local laws and regulations as it tried to take back its reputation as a seedy river town.

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There have been a fair share of tragedies that have hit the country over the last 200 plus years but one event has received very little attention since it happened, and yet it may have had the greatest impact on the Gem City. In this episode we dive into how the depression hit Quincy.

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We’re kicking off this season’s first “people episode” with none other than Quincy’s own Brooke Trantor. After heading to Los Angeles to pursue acting, Brooke expanded her craft into producing, directing, and writing. And next month, she’s bringing her short films home to the State Street Theater as well as setting up for film production for a new movie right here in the Gem City!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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