On a recent trip to Chicago for a book signing at a convention, I stopped over at Woodstock, Illinois, the home town of Chester Gould, the man who created Dick Tracy. There used to be a museum dedicated to Dick Tracy but the museum since closed up. Regrettably, there are only a few remnants to Chester Gould and Dick Tracy that remain in town. Enclosed are photos from the trip with a few captions for your enjoyment.
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The local police station had a display in their lobby. |
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The playground named after Dick Tracy also had art work of classic characters. |
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Chester Gould's home in Woodstock, Illinois. This is where he drew the comic strips. |