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.
Experience on Aug. 24 visits former military compounds that protected America at home and abroad.
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Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks have awarded grants of up to $2,500 to eight nonprofit organizations across Indiana.
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Visit the northwest Indiana military compounds that protected America from World War II through the Cold War — including Kingsbury Ordnance Plant where more than 20,000 people worked during World War II filling ammunition shells.
Learn the unusual history behind the 1933 Century of Progress homes in Beverly Shores, as well plans to restore the House of Tomorrow, recognized as the first glass house in the United States.