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Chapter 2: A Bad Sign
Chapter 2: A Bad Sign opens with a flashback to forty-seven years before the discovery of a skeleton on Chicken Hill. Moshe Ludlow, a Jewish theater manager in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, recalls a memorable winter Monday in February. He reflects on his time managing the All-American Dance Hall and Theater, particularly the excitement surrounding a concert by the famous klezmer musician Mickey Katz. Despite the harsh winter conditions, Moshe managed to bring together an eager crowd, creating a sense of joy…-
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Chapter 3: Twelve
Chapter 3: Twelve opens with Moshe reflecting on his recent personal and professional triumphs. His marriage to Chona has been a turning point, providing him with a renewed sense of optimism. One day, while interacting with Nate, who is dismantling the theater's facade, they have a conversation that reveals the deep-rooted struggles within the community. Moshe listens intently as Nate describes the lack of opportunities for Black patrons who seek entertainment but are often turned away due to segregation.…-
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Chapter 4: Dodo
Chapter 4: Dodo introduces us to Addie Timblin, an elderly Black woman waiting anxiously for her husband Nate outside their home in Chicken Hill, Pottstown. Inside their home, a meeting of the Pottstown Association of Negro Men takes place, where the group of men is engaged in card games and gossip, avoiding discussions on serious issues facing the community. The conversation at the meeting reveals the ongoing struggles within the Black community, particularly regarding job opportunities and infrastructure…-
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Chapter 1: The Hurricane
Chapter 1: The Hurricane begins with a dramatic and unsettling event in June 1972 when the discovery of a skeleton in an old well shakes the quiet town of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. This well, located on Hayes Street, had been targeted for a new townhouse development, prompting the authorities to investigate further. Along with the skeleton, items such as a belt buckle, pendant, and remnants of a costume were found in the well, prompting police to search for connections to the local community. Their…-
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