Though Gary was an industrial city founded by U.S. Steel; the Horace Mann neighborhood evolved into one of the most exclusive residential areas in northwest Indiana. Skilled craftsmen from the mills were able to live among doctors and lawyers as well as businessmen and supervisors from U.S. Steel. From the boom years of the 1920s through the 1960s; residents of diverse economic backgrounds sent their children to the same schools; prayed together in the same houses of worship; and shopped in Garys popular downtown. Garys West Side: The Horace Mann Neighborhood is a pictorial history spanning four generations of one of the Steel Citys premier residential districts. Through archival photographs; family snapshots provided by former residents; and shared memories; the reader is taken on a nostalgic journey from the citys founding in 1906 through to the 21st century.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A view into the pastBy Cobalt CrimsonThis is an interesting book about the history of my dads home town. It goes into more detail than the only other book on it Ive seen that covered more family histories. It would be an interesting read for anyone from that area who is a fan of local history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book with lots of photos- I highly recommend it ...By Thomas R. HallidayGreat book with lots of photos- I highly recommend it to anyone from Hubbard. past or present. One mistake is that she describes a house on West Liberty Street (currently Julias BB) as being purchased by former OH governor David Tod long after his death in 1868.
