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Village Shopping Center opened in 1955. It was expanded in 1958 when Montgomery Ward opened a two-story, 122,965 square foot store. [2] Other tenants included Kresge (later McCrory), and Kroger.
By the mid-1960s, it had expanded to neighboring states with over 250 stores. However, as larger supermarkets gained popularity, most of these stores were sold off. Eventually, upscale Mayfair stores were renovated and became Gelson's branches. [3] The first Gelson's supermarket was opened in July 1951 by Bernard and Eugene Gelson. [4]
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Downtown West, is a neighborhood in north-central Gary, Indiana. Emerson and Downtown West combine to form what is known as Downtown Gary. It was part of the original plat built by the United States Steel Corporation. It is located East of Grant Street, south of the Grand Calumet River, north of 9th Avenue and west of Broadway.
Polk Street Terraces Historic District is a national historic district located in the First Subdivision of Gary, Indiana. The district encompasses 20 contributing buildings in a residential section of Gary. The buildings were designed by D. F. Creighton and built by the United States Sheet & Tin Plate Co.
The railroad's main passenger station in the area was Gary Union Station. The station building was constructed in 1910. [2] Amtrak began stopping trains here in 1982 when the Cardinal was reactivated. [3] The Cardinal was rerouted through Indianapolis on April 27, 1986, ending service to the station. [4]
Morningside Historic District is a national historic district located at Gary, Indiana. The district is characterized by spacious lots and tree-shaded curving streets. It encompasses 99 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site. Morningside developed early in the 20th century as a secluded area for middle and upper class residents.
The district encompasses 130 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in an exclusively residential section of Gary. They were largely built between 1919 and 1961, and include examples of Colonial Revival , Tudor Revival , Renaissance Revival , Spanish Colonial Revival , and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture.