During the 19th century, one riverfront tavern served as the secret hideout for some of Pittsburgh's most dangerous criminals. There was Brocky McDonald, the bank robber who would eventually meet his demise at the hands of his own gang. There was Booby Adams, Blinky Morgan, Kid Munn, Patsy McGraw, Dutch Tony and an assortment of criminals whose exploits were known all over the country. There was also Joe Anderson, the bartender who operated his own crime syndicate when he wasn't pouring drinks for Oyster Paddy.
Shortly before the owner, Hugh O'Donnell-- locally known as "Oyster Paddy"-- passed away in 1907, human skeletons were unearthed at the site of his notorious saloon during the construction of a new skyscraper. Since Oyster Paddy died taking his secrets to the grave, the identities of these forgotten victims have never been ascertained, thereby forming the basis for one of Pennsylvania's most perplexing unsolved mysteries.
