The secrets of LA's underground tunnels revealed

The secrets of LA's underground tunnels revealed

Explore the forgotten tunnels beneath Los Angeles, which span over 11 miles and date back to the early 20th century. Initially serving as streetcar routes connecting commuters, some tunnels allowed for discreet movement between civic buildings, facilitating the transport of prisoners, officials, and money. During Prohibition in the 1920s, these tunnels became notorious for bootleggers moving illegal alcohol into speakeasies, with hidden entrances in bars and basements throughout downtown. Although now largely unused, this tunnel network remains a fascinating relic of Los Angeles' layered history. #History #LosAngeles #UrbanDecay #Prohibition #Tunnels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Are Secret Towers in the Mississippi River?

Why Are Secret Towers in the Mississippi River?

In the middle of the Mississippi River near St. Louis stand two mysterious stone towers known as the Chain of Rocks intake towers. Built in 1894 and expanded in 1915, these structures were crucial for...

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Why Cheyenne Mountain is Totally Forbidden

Why Cheyenne Mountain is Totally Forbidden

Carved deep into the granite of Colorado’s Front Range lies the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, one of America’s most secretive Cold War creations. Built to survive nuclear war, this underground fortress h...

22 Mars 19min

What's Below Chicago's Bean? The Lost Railyard

What's Below Chicago's Bean? The Lost Railyard

Beneath Chicago’s Cloud Gate lies the city’s dramatic transformation. This episode traces Grant Park's evolution from marshland and post–Great Fire landfill to a bustling urban landmark, exploring Dan...

21 Mars 34min

Why Dark Entry Forest is Totally Forbidden

Why Dark Entry Forest is Totally Forbidden

Hidden deep within the forests of Connecticut lies the ruins of Dudleytown, a vanished colonial village that mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind only stone foundations and enduring legends. This ...

20 Mars 16min

Why This Massive Asylum Was Left to Rot | The Story of Fairfield Hills Hospital

Why This Massive Asylum Was Left to Rot | The Story of Fairfield Hills Hospital

Hidden in Newtown, Connecticut, Fairfield Hills Hospital stands as one of America's eeriest relics of mental health history. This vast psychiatric complex, known for its extensive underground tunnels,...

19 Mars 20min

What Happened to Chicago’s Lost Lake Bridge?

What Happened to Chicago’s Lost Lake Bridge?

In the mid-1800s, Chicago faced the challenge of battling Lake Michigan's storms that eroded its shoreline. Engineers constructed a bold trestle bridge over the lake, with the Illinois Central’s woode...

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Why America Abandoned Blockbuster & What Remains

Why America Abandoned Blockbuster & What Remains

Before streaming changed everything, Blockbuster Video was a dominant force in the American weekend, operating over 9,000 stores worldwide by the 1990s and renting 100 million tapes weekly. This episo...

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The Dangerous Mills That Changed America Forever

The Dangerous Mills That Changed America Forever

In the early 1800s, Lowell, Massachusetts, emerged as the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution. The city was characterized by red-brick mills and roaring turbines that reshaped the nation's e...

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