Just how violent and lawless was the "Wild West?"

by BrianW1999

How would it compare to modern day South Chicago?

Searocksandtrees

hi! not discouraging further discussion here, but fyi, there's a large section in the FAQ on the "Wild West" that can get you started

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Also, a mod note: this sub is not the place to discuss "modern day South Chicago": current events/conditions are off limits here per the subreddit's "20-year rule"