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A few Historic Landmarks in Northwest
Indiana
Historic Museums in Northwest Indiana
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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 Lake
County Convention & Visitor's Bureau 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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