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A few Historic
Landmarks in Northwest Indiana
Historic
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A few
Historic Landmarks in Northwest Indiana
Most Northwest Indiana residents probably aren't aware
of the numerous nationally recognized historic buildings throughout
Lake and Porter counties. Here is just a small samplng of some on the
National Register.
- Joseph Bailly Homestead, west of Porter on U S 20.
Built between 1822 and 1919
- Beverly shores Century of Progress Architectural
District, along Lake Front Drive. Beverly Shores: built between 1934
and 1935
- Buckley Homestead, 3606 Belslaw Road (near Lowell)
built in 1849
- Gary Land Company Building, 4th Avenue and
Pennsylvania Street. Gary: built In 1906
- Clinton D. Gilson Barn, vicinity of Hebron on 650
South: built in 1892
- Melvin A. Halsted House, 201 E Main St. Lowell: built
in 1850
- Heritage Hall, South College Avenue Valparaiso; built
in 1815
- Hobart Carnegie Library (Hobart Historical Society
Museum), 706 E 4th St. Hobart; built in 1915
- Hoosier Theater Building, 1329- 1335 119th St.
Whiting: built in 1924
- Immanuel Lutheren Church, 308 N Washington St.
Valparaiso: built in 1891
- Knights of Columbus Building, 333 W. 5th Ave. Gary;
built in 1925.
- Lake
County Courthouse, Public Square in Crown Point; built in
1878
- Lassen Hotel, 7808 W. 138th Place, Cedar Lake; built
in 1895
- Marktown
Historic District, bounded by Pine, Riley, Dickey and 129th
streets in East Chicago; built in 1888-1926
- Joseph Ernest Meyer House (Meyer's Castle),1370
Joliet St., Dyer; built in 1931.
- Miller Town Hall, junction of Miller Avenue, Old
Hobart Road and Grand Boulevard, Gary; built 1911.
- Pennsylvania Railroad Station (now a crafts shop),
1001 Lillian St., Hobart; built in 1910.
- Porter
County Jail and Sheriff's House, 153 Franklin St.,
Valparaiso, built in 1860 and 1871, respectively.
- State Bank of Hammond Building, 5444-46 Calumet Ave.,
Hammond; built in 1927
- John Stewart Settlement House, 1501 Massachusetts
St., Gary; built in 1925
- Weller House, 1200 North Road in Chesterton; built in
1870.
- West Fifth Avenue Apartments Historic District,
roughly bounded by 5th Avenue from Taft to Pierce streets, Gary; built
between 1922 and 1928
- Whiting Memorial Community House, 1938 Clark St.
Whiting; built in 1923.
- John
Wood Old Mill, east of Merrillville on Indiana 330: built in
1838.
Historic
Museums in Northwest Indiana
(Please verify museum hours
before planning your visit by calling the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority or South Shore CVA at (219) 980-1617 or the Porter County
Convention, Recreation & Visitor's Commission at
(219) 926-2255) Find more info at their history page.
- Buckley Homestead Living History Farm
3606 Bleshaw Road, Lowell Indiana 46356. (Lake) Turn-of-the century
farming is preserved in every detail in this 1800's setting. Watch farm
horses plow the fields, pet the barn animals, one-room schoolhouse or
rustic cabin. Dressed in authentic costumes, the staff will show you
around and recount for you pioneer days on the farm. Open May-Oct.
weekends 9AM-5PM, and weekdays by reservations.
- Old
Lake County Courthouse Courthouse Square, Crown
Point Indiana 46307. (Lake) Stand on the steps where, in 1896, William
Jennings Bryan campaigned for the Presidency. And where in 1909 an
unknown car designer, Louis Chevrolet accepted the winners cup for the
first motor U.S. auto race, a forerunner of the "Indy 500." Amble
through the 21 fun art, craft and antique shops, and the local
historical museum. Before you leave, wander past the square to the Old Lake County Jail
where Dillinger made his famous escape in 1934 using a gun carved of
wood (not of soap as is commonly believed)!
- The Old Homestead 227 S. Court
Street, Crown Point Indiana 46307. (Lake) One of the older homes in
Lake County built in 1847. Open by appointment.
- Joseph Hess Schoolhouse 7205
Kennedy Ave., Hammond Indiana 46323. (Lake) Go back in time to 1869 in
this little red schoolhouse, containing the oriqinal school bell, desks
with inkwells, pot belly stove, books and 36-star flag. Open Apr.-Oct.,
Sun. 1-5PM, or by appointment.
- Historic House Arts & Antiques
100 Johnson Road, Michigan City Indiana 46360. (LaPorte) Built in 1881,
this is a fine example of bricklayer's and carpenter's craftsmanship,
and elegant Victorian furnishings. Open by appointment only.
- LaPorte County Historical Steam Society
Museum. 21/2 miles east of SR 39 on CR 1000 North, Michigan
City Indiana 46360. Stroll by steam-powered trains and cranes, tractors
and buzz saws-all still operating today. Open Memorial Day weekend-Oct.
weekends 1-6PM.
- Hobart Historical Society Museum
706 E. 4th Street, Hobart
Indiana 46342. (Lake) Preserves the colorful history of 19th and 20th
Century regional life. Intriguing artifacts from Ice Age fossils and
Indian relics to pioneer days. Visit the old blacksmith shop and
woodworking shop in this stately historic landmark designed in English
Renaissance style. Open Sat. 10AM-3PM, other times by appointment.
- Grand Trunk Depot Museum 201 S.
Broad, Griffith Indiana 46319. (Lake) Visit an old renovated railroad
station, full of train memorabilia. Open Jun.-Aug. Sun. 2-4PM.
- MerrillvilleHistorical Museum Open
Sundays, 1-4 p.m. during the Summer and Autumn months. The museum is
located in the old Merrillville Town Hall, formerly a school building,
13 W. 73rd Ave. For more information, call 769-8312, 755-0078 or
769-8027.
- Old Lighthouse Museum Washington
Park, Heisman Harbor Road, Michigan City Indiana 46360. (LaPorte) See
lighthouse artifacts, lakefront lore, and a rare 4th Order Fresnel
lens. Open daily except Mon. and holidays. 1-4PM.
- Porter County Historical Museum
153 S. Franklin Street, Valparaiso
Indiana 46383. (Porter) Housed in the Old Jail Building, this museum
contains interesting artifacts and relics from the area including a
WWII monument. Open all year, Tues., Wed., & Fri. 1-4PM, Wed.,
& Fri. 1-4PM .
Organizations
Boone County Landmarks Preservation, Inc.
Join them for their monthly
meetings!
Second Tuesday of every
month
7:00 P.M.
Lebanon Public Library
104 E. Washington.
Lebanon, Indiana
Ask the librarian which
room for the meeting
765/482-3460
Boone County Landmarks
Preservation is a not-for-profit group whose membership also provides
you with an affiliate membership in the Historic Landmarks Foundation
of Indiana, including their magazine, Indiana Preservationist.
For further info, call Judi
Thomas-Sheerer at (765) 483-0303 (Botanica).
Historic Preservation of Porter County
Join them for their monthly
meetings!
Second Monday of every month
7:00 P.M.
Meeting Room A
Porter County Public Library
107 E. Jefferson St.
Valparaiso Indiana.
Historic
Preservation of Porter County's meetings often feature presentations on
caring for your historic home and other preservation issues.
For further info, call Alan
Resetar at (219) 465-7231.
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