The Forgotten World of House Detectives

03/12/2025 9 min
The Forgotten World of House Detectives

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Long before private eyes stalked dimly lit alleys in pulp novels, America had a different kind of detective, one who didn't chase murderers or mobsters, but runaway maids, jewel thieves, con artists, adulterers, and anyone slipping in or out of a hotel under suspicious circumstances. They were called House Detectives, and from the 1890s through the 1950s, they were the quiet, watchful guardians of America's great hotels.   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise  LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/ SPONSORED BY: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/get-it-now