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Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, founded in 1906 by U.S. Steel. It has a diverse population, a rich industrial heritage, and is the birthplace of the Jackson family.
- The Industrialization of The American Heartland
- The Rise of The "Magic City"
- The Downturn of Steel
- Racial Segregation and The Decline of Gary
- Moving Forward
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During the mid-1900s, the United States was experiencing an industrial awakening. The high demand for steel, spurred by the rise in automobile manufacturing and the construction of highways, introduced many new jobs. To keep up with the growing demand, factories were built across the country, many of them near the Great Lakes so that the mills coul...
By the 1920s, Gary Works operated 12 blast furnaces and employed over 16,000 workers, making it the largest steel plant in the country. Steel production rose even more during World War II and, with many men drafted into battle, work at the factories was taken over by women. LIFE photographer Margaret Bourke-White spent time documenting the unpreced...
In 1970, Gary had 32,000 steelworkers and 175,415 residents, and had been dubbed the "city of the century." But little did residents know the new decade would mark the start of the collapse of American steel — as well as their town. A number of factors contributed to the demise of the steel industry, such as the growing competition from foreign ste...
Dissecting Gary's economic decline cannot be separated from the town's long history of racial segregation. In the beginning, most newcomers were European immigrants. Some African Americans also migrated from the Deep South to escape Jim Crow laws, though things weren't much better in Gary, where Black workers were often marginalized and isolated du...
Despite these hard-knock setbacks, some residents believe it's turning for the better. For a dying city to bounce back is not unheard of. Staunch believers of Gary's comeback often compare the town's tumultuous history with Pittsburgh and Dayton, both of which prospered during the manufacturing era, then declined when the industry was no longer a b...
How did Gary, Indiana, once a thriving industrial hub, become one of the most miserable cities in America? See 33 haunting photos of the decline and decay of the "Magic City" and its steel industry.
- Natasha Ishak
3 days ago · Explore Gary’s Top Attractions. The city of Heart & Soul may be known for its industrial heritage, but today, it offers much more. Seated at the southern tip of Lake Michigan, the city offers miles of public beaches, a growing small business community, and world-class entertainment.
Find out the top attractions in Gary, IN, from the Michael Jackson Family Home to the Gary Aquatorium. Explore tours, beaches, parks, museums, casinos and more in this Indiana city near Chicago.
- Indiana Dunes National Park. Touching the east side of downtown Gary is a national park encompassing around 20 miles of lakefront and more than 15,000 acres.
- Marquette Park. This 240-acre lakefront park is surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park, and contains beaches, lofty dunes, a lagoon, wetlands, native oak savanna and ponds.
- Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium. One sight that will grab you at Marquette Park is this historic shower, bathroom and changing facility, completed in 1921.
- Lake Street Beach. Slightly west of Marquette Park is another spot where you can admire the full beauty of the South Shore lakefront. If you’re accustomed to the Lake Michigan beaches in the Chicago area, you’ll quickly see why Gary is on another level.
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, named after a steel magnate and adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park. Learn about its population, racial makeup, household structure, and median age from the 2010 census.
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Gary, Indiana is a city on the shores of Lake Michigan, with easy access to Chicago and other attractions. Find out what to do, see, and stay in Gary, from beaches and parks to sports and culture.
