The population of Gary was 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana. Gary's population has fallen by 55 percent from a peak of 178,320 in 1960.
Gary, Indiana, was founded in 1906 by the United States Steel Corporation as the home for its new plant, Gary Works. The city was named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, who was the founding chairman of the United States Steel Corporation.
Gary was the site of civil unrest in the Steel Strike of 1919. On October 4, 1919, a riot broke out on Broadway, the main north-south street through downtown Gary, between striking steel workers and strike breakers brought in from outside. Three days later, Indiana governor James P. Goodrich declared martial law. Shortly thereafter, over 4,000 federal troops under the command of Major General Leonard Wood arrived to restore order.
Indiana is perhaps best known for his loose trilogy of books based on notorious criminals. While Three Month Fever is presented as an account of Andrew Cunanan, the man who murdered Gianni Versace, it uses fictional recreations of undocumented conversations and events to explore the contemporary American obsession with celebrity and fame. More obviously a novel, Resentment seems nevertheless to be an account, or perhaps a speculative exploration, of the case of California brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of the murder of their parents, though names and other details have been changed. Another fictionalization of real events can be found in Depraved Indifference, in which Indiana makes use of the case of Sante and Kenneth Kimes, mother-and-son con artists convicted of murdering heiress Irene Silverman (though again, names and details are changed). Indiana uses these stories to explore sexuality, violence, money, the media, and the contemporary American scene—with a special focus, perhaps, on those aspects of it associated with postmodernity. These three novels share aspects of satire with much of the rest of Indiana's oeuvre, and features of postmodern literary practice are also employed to varying degrees.
The Palace Theater was built by Maximillian Dubois' construction company "Max and Sons", who also built the Marquette Park Pavilion in Gary. Construction began in 1924 and the theater opened a year later featuring live stage shows, vaudeville acts, and motion pictures.
From the time it opened, the theater was one of the grandest venues in the town, but when the US Steel plant in Gary went into decline, so did the rest of the town, including the historic theater. The theater slid into decline, and eventually shut down entirely in 1972.
The abandoned theater has since come to be a common symbol of urban decay, and is a frequent subject of photography and urban exploration. The exterior ornamentation has been largely picked away by scavengers, leaving gaping holes in the sides of the building.
Before becoming a territory, varying cultures of indigenous peoples and historic Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of years. Since its founding as a territory, settlement patterns in Indiana have reflected regional cultural segmentation present in the Eastern United States; the state's northernmost tier was settled primarily by people from New England and New York, Central Indiana by migrants from the Mid-Atlantic states and from adjacent Ohio, and Southern Indiana by settlers from the Southern states, particularly Kentucky and Tennessee.
Though soon outclassed by newer vessels, Indiana was to enjoy a substantial 36-year career, a highlight of which was her transportation of United States President Ulysses S. Grant on the first leg of his celebrated 1877–78 world tour. After 24 years of transatlantic crossings, Indiana was sold for Pacific service, before being requisitioned as a troopship for service during the Spanish–American War. She was wrecked off Isla Santa Margarita, Mexico, in 1909.
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The four Pennsylvania class liners were constructed at a cost of $520,000 each by William Cramp & Sons on behalf of the American Steamship Company (ASC), a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The Railroad intended to utilize the vessels to bring European immigrants direct to Philadelphia, thus ensuring the company a steady stream of customers. In recognition of this purpose, the four ships—Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio—were named after the four states serviced by the Railroad. Design of the ships was entrusted to Charles H. Cramp of the Cramp & Sons shipyard, and Barnabas H. Bartol, a director of the ASC.
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With a dwindling population and numerous abandoned structures, Gary has earned the unfortunate reputation of being the most miserable city in the United States. Regrettably, it appears that the residents themselves do not dispute this characterization.
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You haven't seen the worst of America until you've seen Gary, Indiana.
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You haven't seen the worst of America until you've seen Gary, Indiana.
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"The Failure Of Industrial City Planning: Gary, Indiana, 1906–1910" by Raymond A. Mohl & Neil Betten, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/01944367208977611
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"The Failure Of Industrial City Planning: Gary, Indiana, 1906–1910" by Raymond A. Mohl & Neil Betten, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/01944367208977611
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Similar to many steel towns that faced challenges in sustaining themselves, Gary, Indiana, now stands as a haunting remnant of its once vibrant and prosperous p...
Similar to many steel towns that faced challenges in sustaining themselves, Gary, Indiana, now stands as a haunting remnant of its once vibrant and prosperous past. In the 1960s, Gary stood as a thriving hub for America's steel industry. However, over the past fifty years, it has transformed into a desolate ghost town.
With a dwindling population and numerous abandoned structures, Gary has earned the unfortunate reputation of being the most miserable city in the United States. Regrettably, it appears that the residents themselves do not dispute this characterization.
In 2024, Gary, Indiana, is home to approximately 55 thousand residents, yet the town faces ongoing challenges in sustaining its situation. Despite nearly five decades passing since the initial job cuts in the 1970s at Gary Works, employment opportunities continue to disappear. Presently, approximately 76 percent of the town's population lives in poverty.
A significant portion of the city remains deserted, grappling with substantial social issues like crime and formation of ghettos. Approximately one-third of the city's properties are believed to be vacant.
Gary has transformed into a virtual ghost town, marked by the closure of schools, shut-down stores, and the abandonment of numerous houses. It holds the second position, following Detroit, in terms of the percentage of population lost in the Rust Belt since the beginning of the century.
Today, the town's crime rate is 56 per one thousand residents, ranking among the highest in America when compared to communities of various sizes, ranging from the smallest towns to the largest cities. The likelihood of experiencing either violent or property crime in Gary is estimated at one in 18 residents.
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Similar to many steel towns that faced challenges in sustaining themselves, Gary, Indiana, now stands as a haunting remnant of its once vibrant and prosperous past. In the 1960s, Gary stood as a thriving hub for America's steel industry. However, over the past fifty years, it has transformed into a desolate ghost town.
With a dwindling population and numerous abandoned structures, Gary has earned the unfortunate reputation of being the most miserable city in the United States. Regrettably, it appears that the residents themselves do not dispute this characterization.
In 2024, Gary, Indiana, is home to approximately 55 thousand residents, yet the town faces ongoing challenges in sustaining its situation. Despite nearly five decades passing since the initial job cuts in the 1970s at Gary Works, employment opportunities continue to disappear. Presently, approximately 76 percent of the town's population lives in poverty.
A significant portion of the city remains deserted, grappling with substantial social issues like crime and formation of ghettos. Approximately one-third of the city's properties are believed to be vacant.
Gary has transformed into a virtual ghost town, marked by the closure of schools, shut-down stores, and the abandonment of numerous houses. It holds the second position, following Detroit, in terms of the percentage of population lost in the Rust Belt since the beginning of the century.
Today, the town's crime rate is 56 per one thousand residents, ranking among the highest in America when compared to communities of various sizes, ranging from the smallest towns to the largest cities. The likelihood of experiencing either violent or property crime in Gary is estimated at one in 18 residents.
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An Austin style, southwest-inspired smoked meat & BBQ restaurant with a beer & food hall focus is now open in Elk Grove. They are located at 9700 Railroad St, Elk Grove, CA 95624
An Austin style, southwest-inspired smoked meat & BBQ restaurant with a beer & food hall focus is now open in Elk Grove. They are located at 9700 Railroad St, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Beset by a series of unforeseen forces that ultimately led to one of the most epic social and economic downfalls in American history, Gary, Indiana became known...
Beset by a series of unforeseen forces that ultimately led to one of the most epic social and economic downfalls in American history, Gary, Indiana became known as the company town that America abandoned.
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Beset by a series of unforeseen forces that ultimately led to one of the most epic social and economic downfalls in American history, Gary, Indiana became known as the company town that America abandoned.
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You haven't seen the worst of America until you've seen Gary, Indiana.
In this video, I explore Gary, which many say is the worst rust belt town in the United States. I show you abandoned factories, homes that have been destroyed, and talk to several interesting people.
#gary #indianarmy
Johnny’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@glenparkhustla5510
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Resources:
"The 50 most miserable cities in America, based on Census data" https://www.businessinsider.com/most-miserable-cities-in-the-united-states-based-on-data-2019-9
"The Failure Of Industrial City Planning: Gary, Indiana, 1906–1910" by Raymond A. Mohl & Neil Betten, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/01944367208977611
"“The Very Model of Modern Urban Decay”: Outsiders’ Narratives of Industry and Urban Decline in Gary, Indiana" by S. Paul O'Hara https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0096144210391613
"Lost Gary, Indiana" by Jerry Davich, https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Gary-Indiana-Jerry-Davich/dp/1626196044/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=gary+indiana&qid=1632498753&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-4
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Similar to many steel towns that faced challenges in sustaining themselves, Gary, Indiana, now stands as a haunting remnant of its once vibrant and prosperous past. In the 1960s, Gary stood as a thriving hub for America's steel industry. However, over the past fifty years, it has transformed into a desolate ghost town.
With a dwindling population and numerous abandoned structures, Gary has earned the unfortunate reputation of being the most miserable city in the United States. Regrettably, it appears that the residents themselves do not dispute this characterization.
In 2024, Gary, Indiana, is home to approximately 55 thousand residents, yet the town faces ongoing challenges in sustaining its situation. Despite nearly five decades passing since the initial job cuts in the 1970s at Gary Works, employment opportunities continue to disappear. Presently, approximately 76 percent of the town's population lives in poverty.
A significant portion of the city remains deserted, grappling with substantial social issues like crime and formation of ghettos. Approximately one-third of the city's properties are believed to be vacant.
Gary has transformed into a virtual ghost town, marked by the closure of schools, shut-down stores, and the abandonment of numerous houses. It holds the second position, following Detroit, in terms of the percentage of population lost in the Rust Belt since the beginning of the century.
Today, the town's crime rate is 56 per one thousand residents, ranking among the highest in America when compared to communities of various sizes, ranging from the smallest towns to the largest cities. The likelihood of experiencing either violent or property crime in Gary is estimated at one in 18 residents.
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Beset by a series of unforeseen forces that ultimately led to one of the most epic social and economic downfalls in American history, Gary, Indiana became known as the company town that America abandoned.
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The population of Gary was 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana. Gary's population has fallen by 55 percent from a peak of 178,320 in 1960.
Gary, Indiana, was founded in 1906 by the United States Steel Corporation as the home for its new plant, Gary Works. The city was named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, who was the founding chairman of the United States Steel Corporation.
Gary was the site of civil unrest in the Steel Strike of 1919. On October 4, 1919, a riot broke out on Broadway, the main north-south street through downtown Gary, between striking steel workers and strike breakers brought in from outside. Three days later, Indiana governor James P. Goodrich declared martial law. Shortly thereafter, over 4,000 federal troops under the command of Major General Leonard Wood arrived to restore order.