This story of sibling rivalries, suicides, arson, missing heiresses, and murder was originally presented at a members-only event at the Chicago History Museum.
Thanks to my co-writer and co-host for this episode, Anna Mason (@annadotmason).
Anna's piece on the Medinah Temple for WBEZ's Curious City can be found here.
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