My wife knew that Bonnie and Clyde spent time here in Joplin. What she didn't know was that the actual place is still standing. So we stopped by to check it out!
They were here for nearly two weeks in 1933, resting and planning. It ended in a violent shootout where two police officers were killed. In the quick escape, the crime due left behind personal belongings, including a camera with undeveloped film that later provided iconic images of Bonnie and Clyde.
The apartment was built around 1927 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Yes, it's a real place and real people live here so be respectful of the private property. Still, you can walk around the front of...
Read moreI drove by this Apartment, I didn't get out of my car. I read the sign. Bonnie and Clyde were not good people, but some how it gave a vibe that is hard to explain. I would love to rent it for a night. The movie kinda glamorized them, which makes people feel like they were some...
Read moreCool piece of early bank robbery/prohibition era history! Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow hid out here for 13 days until they had a shoot out with law enforcement, which led them to leave the apartment and go back to...
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