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
House of Tomorrow Restoration Begins
Press Releases

$4 million project will include structural strengthening and exterior repairs

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Historic farms sought for rural preservation award
Press Releases

Deadline for nominations is April 15, 2024 for award recognizing continued use of historic farm buildings in Indiana.

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Upcoming Events
Friday, May 3, 2024
Trails to Rails in Indiana’s Calumet Region

Trace the history of centuries-old routes used by native inhabitants, freedom seekers, and rail lines.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024
Logs to Lustrons Tour 2024

Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Dunes National Park team up to present 13 sites spanning a century of architecture.

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