Lloyd Pinkerton's Home

Lloyd Pinkerton's Home is a residence in Dockland, Illinois.

History
This was the home of Lloyd Pinkerton, a community leader and founder of the Vulpines. Pinkerton arrived in Dockland in 1960 and quickly became involved in the betterment of the Wards. His group, the Vulpines raised funds for local schools, organized meal programs, and advocated civil rights. Growing racial tensions led to Pinkerton's murder in 1966 and transformed the Vulpines from community organizers into a violent gang.