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Public Enemy No. 1: Dillinger Days at Hotel Congress

Hotel Congress and the city of Tucson relive the Hotel Congress Incident and the historic capture of Public Enemy No. 1, John Dillinger, at the 81st anniversary of Dillinger Days on January 24. The event featured three dramatized reenactments of the capture of John Dillinger put on by Hotshot Productions, an extensive vintage car show, authentic 1930's attire worn by both actors and attendees, local artisans and vendors selling unique items, carnival games, live musical groups like Desert Melodies and The Awkward Moments, magic shows with Magic Kenny Stewart, and a walking historic tour of downtown Tucson.

Hotel Congress and the city of Tucson relive the Hotel Congress Incident and the historic capture of Public Enemy No. 1, John Dillinger, at the 81st anniversary of Dillinger Days on January 24. The event featured three dramatized reenactments of the capture of John Dillinger put on by Hotshot Productions, an extensive vintage car show, authentic 1930’s attire worn by both actors and attendees, local artisans and vendors selling unique items, carnival games, live musical groups like Desert Melodies and The Awkward Moments, magic shows with Magic Kenny Stewart, and a walking historic tour of downtown Tucson.

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