September 10, 2013, Tuesday - Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront at Central Library
Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm
Location: Central Library, Doty Board Room, 300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront
Registration required, begins Aug 13. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Author Penny Petersen presents the Minneapolis red-light district and the powerful madams who ran it. In their heyday Minneapolis brothels constituted a substantial economic and political force. Learn how they rose to prominence in the late 19th century and what caused their demise in the early 20th century. Books will be available for purchase.