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Gary

29 places in Gary, Indiana are on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1920s account for more of that work than any other decade. 13 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Miller Town Hall, added Jul 7, 1978.

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Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

29
Listings
13
Historic districts
1978
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedMiller Town Hall · Jul 7, 1978
Oldest construction dateBailey, Louis J., Branch Library–Gary International Institute · built 1918

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 5 of the 29 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Building · Lake County
American Sheet and Tin Mill Apartment Building
BuildingListed 2009
Building · Lake County
Bailey, Louis J., Branch Library–Gary International Institute
BuildingListed 2004
Historic district · Lake County
Combs Addition Historic District
Historic districtListed 2014
Building · Lake County
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, School
BuildingListed 1995

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Beaux-Arts 1Colonial Revival 1Modern 1Neoclassical 1Prairie School 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 4 of the 29 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

American Sheet and Tin Mill Apartment Building▾2009
Address
633 W. 4th Ave., Gary
Listed
Jun 17, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Engineering, Invention
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Edison Concept Houses
Reference
09000427
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
American Sheet and Tin Mill Apartment Building
Andrew Means Park Manor Historic District▾·
Address
Bounded by 19th Avenue, 21st Avenue, and Madison and Polk Streets, Gary
Listed for
Architecture, Black heritage, Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
Means Manor
Reference
100010739
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Bailey, Louis J., Branch Library–Gary International Institute▾2004
Address
1501 W. Madison St., Gary
Listed
Sep 29, 2004
Listed for
Architecture, European heritage, Hispanic heritage, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
04001102
Built
1918
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bailey, Louis J., Branch Library–Gary International Institute
Carolyn Mosby Senior High Rise▾·
Address
650 Jackson St., Gary
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
100007736
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Combs Addition Historic District▾2014
Address
400 & 500 blks. of Rutledge, Ellsworth & 500 blk. of Marshall Sts. between 4th & 6th Aves., Gary
Listed
Sep 30, 2014
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
14000805
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Combs Addition Historic District
Ralph Waldo Emerson School▾1995
Address
716 E. 7th Ave., Gary
Listed
Jun 9, 1995
Listed for
Education, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gary High School
Reference
95000702
Built
1982
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, School
Eskilson Historic District▾2014
Address
Roughly bounded by W. 3rd Ave. & alleys between Garfield & Hayes Sts., W. 4th Pl. & W. 5th Ave, Cleveland & McKinley St, Gary
Listed
Mar 26, 2014
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
14000073
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Eskilson Historic District
Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium▾1994
Address
One Marquette Dr., Marquette Park, Gary
Listed
Nov 25, 1994
Listed for
Architecture, Engineering, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Reference
94001354
Built
1921
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Prairie School architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium
Gary City Center Historic District▾1994
Address
Roughly, Broadway from the Chicago, South Shore and South Bend RR tracks to 9th Ave., Gary
Listed
Nov 25, 1994
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Gary Land Company Building
Reference
94001352
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gary City Center Historic District
Gary Land Company Building▾1979
Address
4th Ave. and Pennsylvania St., Gary
Listed
May 8, 1979
Listed for
Community planning, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gary's First Town Hall
Reference
79000021
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gary Land Company Building
Gary Public Schools Memorial Auditorium▾1994
Address
700--734 Massachusetts St., Gary
Listed
Nov 25, 1994
Listed for
Architecture, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Reference
94001353
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gary Public Schools Memorial Auditorium
Gary Union Station▾·
Address
251 N. Broadway, Gary
Listed for
Architecture, Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
100004040
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gary Union Station
Horace Mann Historic District▾2013
Address
Roughly bounded by W. 5th, 8th & 7th Aves., Cleveland & Roosevelt Sts., Gary
Listed
Sep 18, 2013
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
13000722
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Horace Mann Historic District
Jackson-Monroe Terraces Historic District▾2009
Address
404-423 Jackson St. and 408-426 Monroe St., Gary
Listed
Jun 17, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Engineering, Invention
Significance
Local
Reference
09000428
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jackson-Monroe Terraces Historic District
Jefferson Street Historic District▾2013
Address
Roughly bounded by Washington St., 37th, 35th, Jefferson & Madison Aves., Gary
Listed
Sep 18, 2013
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
13000723
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jefferson Street Historic District
Knights of Columbus Building▾1984
Address
333 W. 5th Ave., Gary
Listed
Mar 1, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84001065
Built
1925
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Knights of Columbus Building
Lincoln Street Historic District▾2013
Address
Roughly bounded by Fillmore & Hayes Sts., 6th & 8th Aves., Gary
Listed
Dec 31, 2013
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
13001012
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lincoln Street Historic District
Miller Town Hall▾1978
Address
Jct. Miller Ave., Old Hobart Rd., and Grand Blvd., Gary
Listed
Jul 7, 1978
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Miller Fire Station #7
Reference
78000038
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Miller Town Hall
Monroe Terrace Historic District▾2009
Address
304-318 Monroe St., Gary
Listed
Jun 17, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Engineering, Invention
Significance
Local
Reference
09000429
Contributing
8 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Monroe Terrace Historic District
Morningside Historic District▾2009
Address
Roughly bounded by E. side of Washington, W. side of Jefferson, W. 47th & W. 48th Sts., Gary
Listed
Sep 24, 2009
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
09000758
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Morningside Historic District
North Gleason Park Community Building▾·
Address
301 West 30th Ave., Gary
Listed for
Architecture, Entertainment and recreation, Black heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
100006843
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District▾2011
Address
604-614 Polk St., Gary
Listed
Sep 15, 2011
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Engineering, Invention
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Edison Concept Houses
Reference
11000657
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District
Polk Street Terraces Historic District▾2009
Address
404-422 and 437-455 Polk St., Gary
Listed
Jun 17, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Engineering, Invention
Significance
Local
Reference
09000430
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Polk Street Terraces Historic District
Roosevelt, Theodore, High School▾2012
Address
730 W. 26th St., Gary
Listed
Dec 19, 2012
Listed for
Architecture, Education, Black heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gary-Roosevelt High School
Reference
12001059
Built
1921
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Roosevelt, Theodore, High School
Barney Sablotny House▾2012
Address
501 W. 47th St., Gary
Listed
Dec 19, 2012
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Barney J. Sablotny House
Reference
12001061
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sablotny, Barney, House
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church▾2013
Address
2425 W. 19th Ave., Gary
Listed
Sep 25, 2013
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
13000758
Style
modern architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
St. John's Lutheran Church and School▾·
Address
2271 West 10th Ave., Gary
Listed for
Architecture, Education, Ethnic heritage, Religion
Significance
Local
Also known as
Tolleston German Lutheran Church and School
Reference
100004723
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Van Buren Terrace Historic District▾2007
Address
336-354 Van Buren St., Gary
Listed
Jun 22, 2007
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Engineering, Invention
Significance
State
Also known as
The Edison Concept Houses
Reference
07000565
Contributing
10 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Van Buren Terrace Historic District
West Fifth Avenue Apartments Historic District▾1984
Address
Roughly 5th Ave. from Taft to Pierce St., Gary
Listed
May 17, 1984
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84001076
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Fifth Avenue Apartments Historic District

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Lake County.

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