My History channel Shoot

On October/November 2004 began the filming of a new documentary pilot for a series on famous people and their homes. History's Cribs featuring the first shoot on Al Capone's homes and his prison lodgings.

From his old South Prairie avenue home, then to his partying at the Green Mill and then finally Alcatraz.

The documentary also takes you to Al's Phildelphia prison cell and Al's Florida mansion.

My deepest heartfelt thanks goes to producer David Huntley and assistant producer Julie Pryor who coaxed me to go along and show the point of view of a Capone fan and collector instead of using the same academic historians. Thank-you David for your direction.

I also want to thank Mark the cameraman for making it look real good and especially the sound guys Alex (Chicago) and Doug (San Francisco).

Very big thanks to park ranger Mr. John Cantwell who took very good care of us at Alcatraz.We had the island to ourselves hours before the public came in.

We were also priviliged in accessing places not available to the public.

Thank-you to Bill Helmer and Rick Mattix who gave me the fever to want to go into this hobby. My thanks to all my friends who supported me during this shoot. ( Rose Keefe, Bob and Sue Koznecki,Rick Mattix ,Harry Lawrence, Bob Richards and Joe Walters).

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.

Note the original bars on the windows set close together.These were improvements put in by Al for protection from bombs or intruders.The brick walls were reinforced with one foot of concrete.

Filming is halted by Chicago's finest. Everything is in order and now we proceed.

Al's address in Chicago telephone directory in November of 1923. Al had moved in to the first floor and later moved upstairs as his appearances to the house became infrequent due to business. Most of his time was spent at the Lexington. By 1928 Al had moved and was often living in Miami at 93 Palm Isle. Theresa, Mafalda nad others moved downstairs.

The telephone directory for 1929 now listed Theresa Capone as the one living at 7244 Prairie. Al had since left. After his Alcatraz stint ,Al did come back to the old homestead for visits and stayed upstairs. Unfortunately, during this shoot the upstairs tenants weren't too welcoming to us, so we had to make due with only filming downstairs.

Theresa Capone listed for 7244 Prairie Ave. in the summer of 1929 Chicago telephone directory.

Front entrance Al greeted the Chicago Herald Examiner reporter here in January 1,1927. Al was wearing a pink apron on top of his wool underwear and fancy slippers. He was cooking spaghetti at the time and had the pan in his hands when he met the reporter. This incident was mentioned in the Time magazine issue in which Al made the cover in 1930.

We were privileged in that the public does not get to go inside his cell.


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History's Cribs featuring the first shoot on Al Capone's homes and his prison lodgings. From his old South Prairie avenue home, then to his partying at the Green Mill and then finally Alcatraz. The documentary also takes you to Al's Phildelphia prison cell and Al's Florida mansion. My deepest heartfelt thanks goes to producer David Huntley and assistant producer Julie Pryor who coaxed me to go along and show the point of view of a Capone fan and collector instead of using the same academic historians. Thank-you David for your direction. I also want to thank Mark the cameraman for making it look real good and especially the sound guys Alex (Chicago) and Doug (San Francisco). Very big thanks to park ranger Mr. John Cantwell who took very good care of us at Alcatraz.We had the island to ourselves hours before the public came in. We were also priviliged in accessing places not available to the public. Thank-you to Bill Helmer and Rick Mattix who gave me the fever to want to go into this hobby. My thanks to all my friends who supported me during this shoot. ( Rose Keefe, Bob and Sue Koznecki,Rick Mattix ,Harry Lawrence, Bob Richards and Joe Walters). Chicago Al Capone's old Prairie avenue home 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. (Special thanks to Joe Walters). Note the original bars on the windows set close together.These were improvements put in by Al for protection from bombs or intruders.The brick walls were reinforced with one foot of concrete. Film crew waiting to go in. Mark, Alex and David Filming is halted by Chicago's finest. Everything is in order and now we proceed. Open sesame and in we go! Al's address in Chicago telephone directory in November of 1923. Al had moved in to the first floor and later moved upstairs as his appearances to the house became infrequent due to business. Most of his time was spent at the Lexington. By 1928 Al had moved and was often living in Miami at 93 Palm Isle. Theresa, Mafalda nad others moved downstairs. The telephone directory for 1929 now listed Theresa Capone as the one living at 7244 Prairie. Al had since left. After his Alcatraz stint ,Al did come back to the old homestead for visits and stayed upstairs. Unfortunately, during this shoot the upstairs tenants weren't too welcoming to us, so we had to make due with only filming downstairs. Theresa Capone listed for 7244 Prairie Ave. in the summer of 1929 Chicago telephone directory. Front entrance Al greeted the Chicago Herald Examiner reporter here in January 1,1927. Al was wearing a pink apron on top of his wool underwear and fancy slippers. He was cooking spaghetti at the time and had the pan in his hands when he met the reporter. This incident was mentioned in the Time magazine issue in which Al made the cover in 1930. Capone family's old hallway. Capone family dining room. Photo at right was taken there. Flim crew interviewing a neighbour that knew Mae and Theresa. A very happy man. My bud Joe Walters and I in front of Capone's old home. Now on to San Francisco On to Alcatraz island for the continuing documentary. Film crew capturing the island as we approach it. Park Ranger John Cantwell and I standing in front of Broadway avenue. He was very gracious host. Sitting inside Al Capone's cell 181-206 We were privileged in that the public does not get to go inside his cell. A view from inside his cell. Filming at Alcatraz in the recreation yard. Doug the soundman ,Mark the cameraman , David Huntley producer and i. Doug, Mark, assistant producer Julie Pryor and yours truly.