Sorry! 350. Spending much of his young life as a bootlegger and enforcer with the notorious Shelton Gang, Frank Buster Wortman somehow avoided conviction for years, though he was no stranger to arrests. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6825684/frank-l-wortman. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Resend Activation Email. Posts: 114. Signupnowand receive a coupon for 10%off your first order! left at the site is what was made out of cement. Frank L. "Buster" Wortman (December 4, 1904-August 3, 1968) was a St. Louis-area bootlegger, gambler and a former member of the Shelton Brothers Gang during Prohibition. Ironically, Wortman lies some 3.6 meters (12 ft) from his chief nemesis, East St. Louis policeman Robert "Tree" Sweeney, who killed 12 men in the line of duty. Contact; Sign Up; Log In; Home; United States; Illinois; Collinsville; Travel & Stay; Tourist Attractions; Collinsville, IL Tourist . The gang members were threatened with a St. Valentines day type rubout. Attention: This site does not support the current version of your web browser. Born in St. Louis, Frank first worked as a molder for a steel casting plant in East St. Louis. It has a ceiling height of almost 4 metres. fireplaces and basement fallout shelter complete with 500-gallon to grow your business. Gambling was legalized in East St. Louis after Wortman's death, and the local gambling casino is now the city's largest employer. The room was constructed beneath the backyard. A glass etching of a tiger is posted in the Busters family did not consider him to be a gangster, but saw him more as a business man, Nunes said. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Tell us! These guys risk it all to make sure, in the unfortunate event of a fire or other terrible occurrence, that you stay safe. JOHN SWISTAK JR. / JOURNAL Paul Greaves with the door to the fallout shelter beneath his family's Collinsville home. Train station and, RENTAL PERIOD from now to June 30, 2023 (min. Year should not be greater than current year. He was taken into custody along with his associate, Monroe "Blackie" Armes. Wrap Image White Border Black Border. They had five sons and a daughter, which required a house with See all. Although the gazebo is still here, the pond has dried up. Dirt from the moat was used to make a low hill for the The John Gotti of St. Louis: The Rise and Fall of "Dinty" Colbeck, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Wortman&oldid=1030105877, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, burglar, bootlegger, gambler, criminal gang leader, Nunes, Bill. Make sure that the file is a photo. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. English wife. an owner who will never return,,,,,,,. . 1962, when a confrontation between the Soviet Union and United Print Email Published: 10 years ago on August 23, 2013 By: Roger Starkey Last Modified: August 23, 2013 @ 2:14 am Oops, we were unable to send the email. Opt-out easily any time. lots of room to raise a family and a place for working on We found this place back in the 70's and have the same pics as these..Very interesting story.. He lived on a moat, completely surrounded by water. January, which is why the family is finally selling the house with He was drawn to town by his love of nearby Fairmount Park Racetrack and the towns location above the flood plain in East St. Louis and Fairmont City, where the majority of his operations took place, Nunes said. On August 3, 1968, Frank "Buster" Wortman died at the age of 63. GREAT NEWS! The house is located, RENTAL PERIOD immediately available (min. Duplication strictly prohibited. more. cemeteries found in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. FamilySearch Terms of Use (Updated 2021-09-27), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born in St. Louis, Frank first worked as a molder for a steel casting plant in East St. Louis. person who will really enjoy it. Add to your scrapbook. Contact him at bnunesbook@aol.com. View Ken Wortman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Frank 'Buster' Wortman house in 1958 St. Louis Post-Dispatch May 5, 2016 0 Moat-surrounded home of onetime Illinois gang boss Frank "Buster" Wortman, outside Collinsville, in 1958. A supply of Autographed copies are at Amazon.com. His dad constructed a fallout shelter in the backyard following the Cuban Missile Crisis. 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The Frank "Buster" Wortman Story is available at all Jan's Hallmark Stores, Barnes and Noble in Fairview Heights. As Buster's temper grew worse, incidents at the Paddock increased and in 1956 an IRS agent was cursed and hit by Wortman. Moreover, there's a guest cottage on the property that is 1,140 square feet. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Home has fallout shelter, eccentric touches, Liberty High student killed in St. Charles shooting could heal you with a smile, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. Although his power began to decline in his later years, suffering financial losses from legal battles and closure of gambling operations, Wortman remained in control of southern Illinois gambling until his death on August 3, 1968, at age 63, in Alexian Brothers Hospital due to complications from surgery for laryngeal cancer. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Thanks for your help! In fact, prison turned out to be a place to make new friends and future plans for crimes yet to come. Nunes writes about the many legal issues that Wortman faced, how Wortman became involved in a life of crime, and who was responsible for various killings in Wortmans gang and the other side of the proverbial fence, including who actually shot Wortman in the buttocks and why. Drive once owned by notorious gangster Frank "Buster" Wortman, who 4 months) Completely furnished, but a few items shown, such as the PC, will be removed. No reviews yet. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He then launched a campaign to drive the Sheltons from southern Illinois. ). Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Greaves, was a noted photographer. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Frank "Buster" Wortman was an East St. Louis/St. Collectively, his books have sold 50,000 copies. The listing price is $250,000. Wortman built a house in Collinsville that was surrounded by a moat before legal battles and the loss of coin machine territories diminished his finances in the years preceding his death. 1,281 within 3 miles. was somewhat disappointed years later, to discover it technically wasnt even a Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. Learn how your comment data is processed. 3 months) Rttenscheid: wonderful light-flooded 2.5 room attic apartment (fully furnished) with south-facing balcony + high ceilings,, RENTAL PERIOD immediately available (min. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Photo by. dear. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Wortman (6825684)? moat, more of a wrap-around lake for his residence. Frank Wortman turned to crime in his late teens and was arrested for burglary. 6 months) Renovated apartment in a great location, surrounded by cafes, shops, restaurants, close to the Rhine, S-Bahn and bus. The staff are super friendly and hel I thought you might like to see a memorial for Frank L. Buster Wortman I found on Findagrave.com. Some of users are having trouble paying with our bank ING with valid card details. A few walls, wells and It is right on the Rhine. In the mid-1950s, Wortman moved from his ranch-style brick home in Collinsville at 2 Crown Drive to a new house in the east end of Collinsville. Failed to report flower. JOHN SWISTAK JR. / JOURNAL Paul Greaves at the entrance to the fallout shelter beneath his family's Collinsville home. Contrary to sensationalized reporting and stories over the years, Wortman served no time in Alcatraz prison. No questions have been asked about this experience. . Here is one my favorites from Life Magazine Feb 14 1969 on page 56: Buster Wortman's funeral. Ted lived on a horse farm on Illinois Route 157 on the north end of Caseyville, about one mile (1.6km) from the elder Wortman. They do not think twice or show hesitation when Over the years, the basement Cold War relic sat mostly empty. It's Author Bill Nunes of Glen Carbon takes on the tales of the notorious gangster who hid unlawful enterprises mostly involving gambling - behind legitimate businesses for decades. He married Dorothy Donald on 31 October 1943, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States. 0.2 mi $$ - $$$ French German Central European. Mnstermann Kontor. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Frank L. 'Buster' Wortman (December 4, 1904 - August 3, 1968) was an American St. Louis-area bootlegger, gambler, criminal gang leader, and a former member of the Shelton Brothers Gang during Prohibition. He spent several years teaching social studies at Collinsville High School where he received the 1970 Teacher of the Year Award, then moved on to Edwardsville High School, where he worked as an administrator, teacher and department head. But his luck ran out in 1933 when he was sent to Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary near Kansas City, Kan. for assaulting a federal agent, and served seven years. The biggest remaining construction is Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Vicki Bennington can be reached at vbennington@sbcglobal.net and Twitter @vicben1. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? It didnt seem to rehabilitate him. Much of the story is told through interviews from onlookers, bystanders and friends of people who knew Wortman or his associates, newspaper articles, grand jury Q and As, a number of other written sources and sensational events during the timeframe of Wortmans illegal operations. Later that same year, Wortman and the other partner were sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000 each. Looks like a whole bunch of guys just found a new herohahaha. I had heard tales of the famous gangster, Buster Wortman and his house outside Family members linked to this person will appear here. AMAZING history that does not seem to be a mainstream tourist spot. Mississippi floodplain. Wortman had died in Alexian Brothers Hospital in St. Louis five days before after undergoing throat surgery. The convictions were overturned and Wortman was acquitted. The independents are all gone. 19623 Bauer Rd, Hockley. Posted in: For Rent > Serviced apartments in Dsseldorf | Posted: 2023-01-13 |, For Rent > Serviced apartments in North Rhine-Westphalia, RENTAL PERIOD immediately available (min. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. "For a family, it's difficult to undervalue something you hold Wortman house Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. of Collinsville with its own protective moat. After effectively eliminating the Shelton gang, and driving those who were left out of business, following his release from prison, Wortman reigned supreme in Southern Illinois as a representative of Al Capones Chicago mob from the late 1940s through 1968. It very well might be the most bizarre residence in Maloney also tagged along when his stepfather drove to Jefferson City to visit a friend still incarcerated at the penitentiary. Pretty much the only thing Jesse Greaves, was a World War II medical officer who practiced Be the first to share your thoughts! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Wortman largely controlled the Metro East underground until his death in 1968 of cirrhosis. In Missouri he was closely associated with Teamsters Union boss Jimmy Hoffa and IBT Secretary Roy Williams. Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons, and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. Paul Greaves said his dad had it added sometime after October Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Growing up in East St. Louis, A few cement bridges are all that's left of a walking path which crossed a small stream. walkways still exist but not much else. Bill Nunes (right) discussing The Frank Buster Wortman story at Collinsville Public Library on Aug. 17. He lived in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States in 1910. By that time, however, public needs were changing. 218. JOHN SWISTAK JR. / JOURNAL Paul Greaves outside his family's Briarcliffe Drive home in Collinsville. and rock on top of the concrete," he explained. The idea was to have enough supplies and room for the Greaves Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Rackets Boss. Wortman built a house in Collinsville that was surrounded by a moat before legal battles and the loss of coin machine territories diminished his finances in the years preceding his death. I doubt the water is very Heating, electricity, water,, RENTAL PERIOD from March 12, 2023 to March 31, 2024 (min. I This organization had a near monopoly on gambling, slot machines, pinball machines, horse parlors, crap games and card games. Required fields are marked *. Joined: Dec 2013. A moat was dug around the perimeter of the property on the He quickly became an important part of the gang that terrorized Southern Illinois in the 1920s and early 1930s. Actually named Lakeview, the 14-room mansion Oops, something didn't work. had a moat built around the home, complete with drawbridge.). You have permission to edit this article. John Worthmann, his grandfather, worked as a proofreader for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and was killed when struck by a streetcar in 1894. Sharingencouraged. Nunes began working on the book after buying a bedroom set from Wortmans son that came from the old, so called moat-surrounded house.. When they die or go to prison, their little gang disappears. A Metro-East Moat Growing up in East St. Louis, I had heard tales of the famous gangster, Buster Wortman and his house outside of Collinsville with its own protective moat. To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or install another browser, FamilySearch Terms of Use (Updated 2021-09-27) | Privacy Notice (Updated 2021-04-06), 2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. When Wortman returned from prison in 1941, prohibition had ended, so he had to find another source of income. Drag images here or select from your computer for Frank L. Buster Wortman memorial. scared.". / Photo by Roger Starkey. Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA. He also established legitimate businesses, including trucking firms and taverns, run by his younger brother Ted. Collinsville, IL.Ruthie, Buster Wortman was most likely the one who paid.Homes For Sale By Owner. Dodie Ladd Levi. The Warlords decided to bide their time before making another move. Collinsville was home to Wortman at both the moat house and an earlier house at what is now 2 N. Crown Drive. As his influence began to wane, a leading Black gang known as the Warlords, attempted to move into Wortman's territory and threw a hand grenade into McCoy's Tavern. Following his release in 1941, Wortman briefly worked as a steamfitter before organizing an army of gunmen whose ranks included "Black" Charlie Harris, Elmer Sylvester "Dutch" Dowling, and brothers Monroe and Tony Armes. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Best nearby. Collectively, his books have sold 50,000. A site for sharing my collection of interesting images, retro pictures, old advertisements, pretty postcards, awesome artwork, historical documentation and miscellaneous marvels. Search above to list available cemeteries. more, So glad we saw the brown sign off the freeway and looked it up! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Newsletters: Get local news delivered directly to you. But the most incredible part is the basement fallout Do you have a connection to this photograph? Address. medicine in Collinsville for 44 years. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 28,835 members are helping us to bring our collection to life. The barn is gone and the three small buildings in front of the hous Print unlimited copies for friends and family. 3 months) Beautiful detached house, 92m, on 1. floor, 1 private parking space, Access to motorway. Briarcliffe Drive. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. It is located just to the east of the Lewis & Clark Historic Site on Route 3 (just north of I-270) There is a railroad overpass on New Poag Road there that marks the southwest corner of the property. Home; Member Login; Join Now.David Hoyt Collinsville, IL 45 James Schmidt Belleville, IL 72 Julie Wortmann Deer Park, IL 45 John. Serving Collinsville, IL (618) 346-5160 ( 3628 Reviews ) Buster Wortman Moat House Historical Landmark 16 Oakleigh Dr Collinsville, IL 62234 ( 7 Reviews ) Buster Wortman house Historical Landmark Serving . We speculated on what kind of A few days later, the mob paid a surprise visit to the meeting of the Warlords and lined them up against a wall and threatened to gun them down St. Valentine's Day Massacre-style. 1 month) This 4.5 apartment has two bedrooms, a very large and open living/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, office with great, RENTAL PERIOD from now to August 31, 2023 (min. "During the Cuban missile crisis, everyone was scared," he said. accessed ), memorial page for Frank L. "Buster" Wortman (4 Dec 1904-3 Aug 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6825684, citing . I was therefore surprised Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The book is available from amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com We speculated on what kind of nefarious activities must take place in a house that needed so much security. Another gazebo is located cll 118 # 19-09 Of 503 Of 503, 110131 Dsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany. It had nine bathrooms which was unheard of in the 60's . Create a free Vintage Aerial account now to start commenting on photos, pinning locations, and earning points redeemable for our products! 101. castle.. line entire walls. Your email address will not be published. By the late 1940's almost any major illegal activity was attributed to the Wortman gang. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? nefarious activities must take place in a house that needed so much security. This is really interesting Bob, thanks for sharing all the photos and information, I didn't know anything like this existed around here. I don't know who owns it now. Five years ago, Curt and Deborah Sleeper decided to move their The numbers racket a lottery-like operation and distribution of pinball machines became two of his most lucrative ventures. "Swimming to Cairo with cement shoes" was also mentioned. Verify and try again. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Failed to delete memorial. He plans on doing one more book, this one dealing with Metro St. Louis nostalgia of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He was sentenced to 10 years and served his sentence at Fort Leavenworth Penitentiary. more, I never been here but my phone keeps thinking I have. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. shelter. "We'll wait for the right Only J.K. Rowling has the stature to outsell Wortman in the Metro East, it seems. Ask a question. Wortman was 63. There was an error deleting this problem. perhaps eccentric) touches. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Buster didn't take shit from ANYBODY. Walls and a ceiling were added, connecting the home a real property located in Collinsville. He built the house using the surrounding lake as a moat. to discover that another Metro East residence actually did have a moat The Hartford You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Sky Train. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). it. 1877 Grouse Ave. After his release he returned to find the old style gang vanishing and being replaced with rackets bosses. Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. Full view. 0.2 mi $$$$ International European Central European. It is considerably overgrown so the best time to visit is in the late photography and other hobbies. Nunes was born in East St. Louis in 1939, and graduated from East Side High School in 1957. the water tank, which was designed to look like a gazebo. He served time for assulting a federal officer when he was guarding a still. "During the Cuban Missile Crisis," he said, "everyone was Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. ByRoger Starkey / August 23, 2013 / 2 Comments. Books can also be bought directly from Nunes. A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kassly's Funeral Home in Collinsville handled arrangements, and Wortman was buried in Belleville, Illinois, at Mt. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. It is ready to move in only with, RENTAL PERIOD from now to December 31, 2023 (min. was constructed by a French immigrant named Benjamin Biszant in 1897 for his Contact him at bnunesbook@aol.com. Write a review Upload a photo. Carmel Cemetery. Wortman would eventually succeed the Sheltons, and take over St. Louis's gambling operations in southwest Illinois until his death. Wortman worked for a while as a steamfitter, then formed Wortman's Plaza Amusement Company. based on information from your browser. Buster Wortman died 45 years ago this month, but he can still sell books. Please contact Find a . 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