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
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 21, 2025
SOLD OUT: Ogden Dunes Centennial Home Tour

Tour nine diverse homes illustrating the history of Ogden Dunes, a resort community developed in the 1920s on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Ogden Dunes
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