Troublemakers: Minna and Ada Simms Everleigh

Minna Everleigh (1866-1948) and Ada Simms Everleigh (1864-1960) were sisters who operated a high-priced and infamous brothel in the Levee District of Chicago during the first decade of the twentieth century. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re talking about troublemakers–from women who made “good trouble” to women who thrived in illicit industries to villains in the truest sense of the word.