Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium
About Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium
Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium, at One Marquette Dr., Marquette Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 25, 1994. It was among the first 7 of Gary’s 29 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, engineering and recreation, at the local level. It describes its style as Prairie School, as it does for 35 other Indiana listings. The listing covers 6 acres.
What it isPublic bath in Gary, Indiana. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗1921 to today
- 1921Built, designed by George W. Maher
- 1994Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 32 years
Finding Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium
One Marquette Dr., Marquette Park, Gary
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Prairie School style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Prairie School.
Memories of Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium
Is Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 25, 1994 (Register number 94001354).
Is Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joseph Bailly Homestead, 8.5 miles away.
Can you visit Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132003613 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.