Gary's east side / John C. Trafny ; with an introduction by Stephen G. McShane.
Gary's East Side is a nostalgic look back at one of the Steel City's oldest neighborhoods. Through a captivating collection of photographs that chronicle the many aspects of life on the east side of Gary, the book presents the rich history of the community from 1906, the year of Gary's founding, to the present.From the steel mills to the churches to Gary's City Hall, Gary's East Side offers a touching look at this close-knit community. The east side of Gary was a place where people knew their neighbors, where children went to school together, and married high school sweethearts. The area has changed, but a new Gary is emerging. Gary's East Side presents the history of this area in poignant detail and points to the heartening future. Author John Trafny's skillful compilation promises to bring back fond memories of this historic neighborhood. --Publisher's marketing.
Record details
- ISBN: 0738519537 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 128 pages : chiefly illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2002]
- Copyright: ©2002
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Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction by Stephen G. McShane -- Memories of an East Sider: The neighborhood -- Industry -- Business -- Politics -- St. Luke -- Emerson High School. |
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Adams PL Sys. - Decatur Branch | IN 977.299 TRA GAR (Text) | 34207002337971 | Indiana Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Indiana State Library - Indianapolis | ISLI 977.201 L192Zgatr (Text) | 00000105782221 | Browsing Collection | Available | - |
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Lowell PL - Lowell | IND 977.29 TRAFNY (Text) | 33113035046137 | Indiana Nonfiction | Available | - |
Newton Co PL - Lake Village Memorial Township Library | 977.2 TRAFNY (Text) | 71561000076947 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
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