Gary-Miller Beach
Northwest Field Office
Helping neighbors save buildings and other places that matter in Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter counties.
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 four counties, working with individuals and groups to save historic places and offering restoration advice.
Established in 1893, Fountain Park Chautauqua holds status as one of the longest continuously convened Chautauqua assemblies in the U.S.
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Two couples share their experiences revitalizing two historic homes with starkly contrasting origins and styles.
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Virtual tour takes attendees on a journey to five Modernist standouts around the state.
Speakers discuss the 1933 Century of Progress World’s Fair and its impact on architectural innovation in the twentieth century.