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Fact: A leading urban designer invited by 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.

Downtown Gary
	Lake County Courthouse Neoclassical; c. 1927 In use by Gary City Govt.
	Gary City Hall Neoclassical; c. 1927 In use by Gary City Govt. Across street from above building; both can be seen in this picture
	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
	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
	Memorial Auditorium, 1925 Abandoned; 90% destroyed by fire. Mayor Scott King wants to save the facade as part of a veteran's memorial.
	Gary Post Office, 1936 Abandoned. This long-neglected art-deco building, erected during FDR's administration, deserves to be given a new use.
	Union Station Neoclassical; poured concrete; 1910 Vacant since the 1950s. Listed on the 10 Most Endangered Places in Indiana by Indiana Landmarks Foundation.
	Knights of Columbus Building (Council No. 1347) Occupied Renaissance Revival; 1926 Renovated as an apartment building.
	Gary Water Tower, c.1909 650 Madison St. John W. Alvord, engineer Still in use by the Northwest Indiana Water Co.
Marquette Park
	Marquette Park Bathing Beach Pavilion Long abandoned; now under renovation View present-day photos
	Marquette Park Pavilion 1922; Maher & Son, architects Occupied, and one of the most popular gathering spots/banquet halls in the region.
	Statue of Father Marquette Marquette Park Click here to see a more recent close-up of the statue