Gary-Miller Beach

Northwest Field Office

Helping neighbors save buildings and other places that matter in Jasper, Lake, Newton, Porter, and White counties.

Indiana Landmarks Northwest Field Office
Office Details
541 South Lake Street Gary, IN 46403 219-947-2657 northwest@indianalandmarks.org
Staff
Blake Swihart, Director bswihart@indianalandmarks.org

Where We're Located

Our field office occupies the 1928 Illinois Bell Telephone building in downtown Miller Beach, a historic area annexed by Gary in 1918. Check out the Nelson Algren mini-park adjacent to our office.

The Northwest Field Office serves five counties, working with individuals and groups to save historic places and offering restoration advice.

Recent News
Gary Roosevelt named one of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places
Press Releases

Annual list is used to raise awareness about the threats facing some of the nation’s greatest treasures.

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Means Manor house in Gary sold to non-profit development corporation
Press Releases

Group will continue work to rehabilitate and honor heritage of the mid-century house of Black homebuilder

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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Sacred Places Indiana Webinar

Learn if your historic house of worship qualifies for the Sacred Places Indiana Fund grant program at an online informational session.

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