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Fact: A leading urban designer invited by former
Gary
mayor Scott King in 1996 cited downtown Gary's historic architecture as
one of it's major assets. (Post-Tribune; May 5, 1996)
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Postcard Images of Gary
Landmarks
All the buildings
pictured here are still standing, but some are in desperate need of
rehabilitation
Old postcards give a fascinating look at Gary's
past and a hint of how it can look in the future, given desire and the
proper incentives for rehabilitation.
Thanks to Christopher A.
Meyers, local preservation consultant, for research,
documentation and images on this page.
Click the thumbnails for a larger view
Downtown Gary
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Lake County Courthouse
Neoclassical; c. 1927
In use by Gary City Govt.
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Gary City Hall
Neoclassical; c. 1927
In use by Gary City Govt.
Across street from above building; both can be
seen in this picture
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City Methodist Church, 1926
Abandoned
577 Washington St.
Stands nine stories tall. Empty for several years.
Damaged in a 1997 fire. View more
recent pre-fire photos
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Hotel Gary
Occupied
Exotic Revival; 1926
Charles Wheeler Nicol, architect
Rechristened the Genesis Towers and repurposed as
a retirement building. See a
present-day view
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Memorial Auditorium, 1925
Abandoned; 90% destroyed by fire.
Former mayor Scott King wanted to save the facade as part
of a veteran's memorial. Current fate uncertain.
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Gary Post Office, 1936
Abandoned.
This long-neglected art-deco building, erected
during FDR's administration, deserves to be given a new use.
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Union Station
Neoclassical; poured concrete; 1910
Vacant since the 1950s. Listed on the 10
Most Endangered Places in Indiana by Indiana Landmarks
Foundation.
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Knights of Columbus Building (Council No.
1347)
Occupied
Renaissance Revival; 1926
Renovated as an apartment building.
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Gary Water Tower, c.1909
650 Madison St.
John W. Alvord, engineer
Still in use by the Northwest Indiana Water Co.
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Marquette Park
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Marquette Park Bathing Beach Pavilion
Long abandoned; now under renovation
View
present-day photos
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Marquette Park Pavilion
1922; Maher & Son, architects
Occupied, and one of the most popular gathering
spots/banquet halls in the region.
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Statue of Father Marquette
Marquette Park Undergoing restoration.
Click here
to see a more recent close-up of the statue
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