The Harrowing Tale of Chicago’s “Murder Castle”

H.H. Holmes claimed to have killed 200 people in his castle during the Chicago World’s Fair

A photo of the infamous “Murder Castle” (Public domain)

The Chicago World’s Fair kicked off on May 1st, 1893 to great fanfare. It was a remarkable economic and scientific opportunity for countless Chicago natives who were eager to showcase their city’s progress after the devastating fire…