Ahh yes the Vagabond lounge was across the street from the Goat Club and the old Firestone. Then the Heights also had the Show club too. But the vagabond goes way way back. They boarded up the windows and painted old cars on them. I think it was going to be some sort of cultural center or other.
It was mob operated way back when, but a legend.
Chi heights has always been crawling with this type of activity.
And to Quote Jule ChRd :
"Uncle Leo picked me up EVyERY TIME HE SAW ME. They thought from the start they'd let me run around a while get to know some things and put my life at risk to make them some money. Once they realized I may look like a scared little white girl, maybe I am. I was just around long enough to realize when I threw the two scenerios on the scale Jail looked like a romantic getaway! Anyway- made it easier on the for the majority of the time I was out there. They said, "Damn, Judy- you turned Lincoln highway into a Ho Stroll! " There was an over abundance of middle aged, white men touring the neighborhood. Ha ha. There were a lot more in Chicago Heights."
Sorry to tell you Julie but,
Lincoln Highway was always a " Ho Stroll "
Long before you were even thought of. The Street girls were the ones the Mob left alone because they were too ugly or doped up to make them any money. Lincoln highway has always been known as the bone yard for Ho's. Bottom of the barrel kind.
Its the end of the line.... if you find yourself there as a provider. This dates back to the 1950's and maybe longer. That area has had SW'S, that now have great grandkids. With the corrupt history of that town, The street walker scene just barley covers the surface as to what really goes on there.
Stay safe, strap up
Lady