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Emerson (Gary)
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A landmark in Gary, in the middle of things: 51 places within a five-minute walk. One of 37 history & landmarks in Gary.
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On the National Register since 1979
Gary Land Company Building
Gary Land Company Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1979. It is significant for its town planning and exploration/settlement at the local level.
Gary Land Company Building, also known as Gary's First Town Hall, is a historic building located at Gary, Indiana. It was built in 1906, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, balloon frame building with a cross-gable roof. It measures about 20 feet wide and 40 feet deep. It was converted to a residence in 1909 and moved to its present site in 1956. It was the first building in Gary, it has functioned as a city hall, post office,…
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51 places within a five-minute walk of Emerson (Gary).
🍽️EatThe Diamond Center & Bennigans Grill & Tavern1 min walk🍺Have a drinkR&R Sports Bar And Grill2 min walk🌳Get outsideCity of Gary Parks & Recreation Department3 min walk☕Grab a coffeeSmart Smoothie3 min walk
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U.S. Steel YardBaseball stadium
1 min walk🌳Gary Southshore RailcatsSports club and league
1 min walk🍺Baseball Brews And BluesFestival
1 min walk🏛️Calumet Township AssessorCentral government office
2 min walk🏗️S A J Construction Services Inc.Place
2 min walk🚒City of Gary Fire Dept HQFire department
2 min walkWhere it is
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The nearest neighbor is U.S. Steel Yard, 1 min walk away.
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.