Al Capone's old Prairie avenue home before and today, 7244 South Prairie Avenue.
Built by it's original owners in 1914 at a cost of $5,000. With their roots still in New York , Al Capone and family began to move into the place on August 8, 1923. The ownership was under Mae and Theresa Capone. Frank Capone's funeral was held here. Theresa Capone passed away in this house in 1952.
On November 26,1947, the ownership was transferred to Mafalda Maritote. (Al's sister).  After Theresa's death, she sold the house on January 15,1953, to a William B. Petty. It has changed hands since then and is currently for sale.
Al Capone's old Prairie avenue home before and today, 7244 South Prairie Avenue.
Built by it's original owners in 1914 at a cost of $5,000. With their roots still in New York , Al Capone and family began to move into the place on August 8, 1923. The ownership was under Mae and Theresa Capone. Frank Capone's funeral was held here. Theresa Capone passed away in this house in 1952.
On November 26,1947, the ownership was transferred to Mafalda Maritote. (Al's sister).  After Theresa's death, she sold the house on January 15,1953, to a William B. Petty. It has changed hands since then and is currently for sale.