Author: James B. Lane
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253111876
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The United States Steel Corporation founded Gary in 1906 as an experiment in industrial urban planning, and the inscription on the city's official seal accordingly proclaims it the "City of the Century." Gary proved to be no more immune to the woes of industrialization than any other American city, however. To some, in fact, it has come to epitomize all that is wrong with contemporary urban life. But as this book clearly shows, the people of Gary have refused to surrender their sense of hope, their dignity, and their pride to the prophesiers of doom. At once scholarly and colorful, "City of the Century" is an outgrowth of urban historian James B. Lane's popular weekly columns for the Gary Post-Tribune. Lane uses the oral testimony of the people of Gary to tell a fascinating story. There are episodes of personal tragedy and heroism here, of frustrated dreams and tarnished reputations, and of challenges met and obstacles overcome.
City of the Century
Author: James B. Lane
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253111876
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The United States Steel Corporation founded Gary in 1906 as an experiment in industrial urban planning, and the inscription on the city's official seal accordingly proclaims it the "City of the Century." Gary proved to be no more immune to the woes of industrialization than any other American city, however. To some, in fact, it has come to epitomize all that is wrong with contemporary urban life. But as this book clearly shows, the people of Gary have refused to surrender their sense of hope, their dignity, and their pride to the prophesiers of doom. At once scholarly and colorful, "City of the Century" is an outgrowth of urban historian James B. Lane's popular weekly columns for the Gary Post-Tribune. Lane uses the oral testimony of the people of Gary to tell a fascinating story. There are episodes of personal tragedy and heroism here, of frustrated dreams and tarnished reputations, and of challenges met and obstacles overcome.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253111876
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The United States Steel Corporation founded Gary in 1906 as an experiment in industrial urban planning, and the inscription on the city's official seal accordingly proclaims it the "City of the Century." Gary proved to be no more immune to the woes of industrialization than any other American city, however. To some, in fact, it has come to epitomize all that is wrong with contemporary urban life. But as this book clearly shows, the people of Gary have refused to surrender their sense of hope, their dignity, and their pride to the prophesiers of doom. At once scholarly and colorful, "City of the Century" is an outgrowth of urban historian James B. Lane's popular weekly columns for the Gary Post-Tribune. Lane uses the oral testimony of the people of Gary to tell a fascinating story. There are episodes of personal tragedy and heroism here, of frustrated dreams and tarnished reputations, and of challenges met and obstacles overcome.
Know Your Local Government
Author: League of Women Voters of Gary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gary (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gary (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
General Ordinances of the City of Gary, Indiana
A Public Opinion Survey of the City of Gary, Indiana
Author: Democratic Party (Ind.) State Central Committee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mayors
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mayors
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Annual Report of the Heads of Municipal Departments of the City of Gary, Indiana for the Year Ending December 31 ...
Author: Gary (Ind.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gary (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gary (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The City of Gary, Indiana, a Negotiated Investment Strategy
Author: Gary (Ind.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Community development, Urban
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Community development, Urban
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Municipal Code of the City of Gary, Indiana 1960
Author: Gary (Ind.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ordinances, Municipal
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ordinances, Municipal
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Lost Gary, Indiana
Author: Jerry Davich
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625851375
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A poster child for our nation's urban experimentation a century ago, Gary was forged with hype and hope, dreams and sweat, political agendas and tons of steel. The hardscrabble city attracted all kinds, from shady scoundrels and famous architects to hardworking immigrants and brilliant entrepreneurs. Boasting 180,000 residents at its peak, the booming melting pot eventually faded away under the afflictions of urban decay, racial unrest and political upheaval. Jerry Davich explores the remnants of Gary's glory days, from Union Station in ruins to City Methodist Church stripped of its soul. Revisit the Sheraton Hotel's demise, Emerson High School's hard lessons, Vee-Jay Records' last release and a devastated downtown filled only with façades and fond memories.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625851375
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A poster child for our nation's urban experimentation a century ago, Gary was forged with hype and hope, dreams and sweat, political agendas and tons of steel. The hardscrabble city attracted all kinds, from shady scoundrels and famous architects to hardworking immigrants and brilliant entrepreneurs. Boasting 180,000 residents at its peak, the booming melting pot eventually faded away under the afflictions of urban decay, racial unrest and political upheaval. Jerry Davich explores the remnants of Gary's glory days, from Union Station in ruins to City Methodist Church stripped of its soul. Revisit the Sheraton Hotel's demise, Emerson High School's hard lessons, Vee-Jay Records' last release and a devastated downtown filled only with façades and fond memories.
City of Gary, Indiana, Code of Ordinances
Author: Gary (Ind.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ordinances, Municipal
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ordinances, Municipal
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Municipal Code of the City of Gary, Indiana, 1949
Author: Gary (Ind.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ordinances, Municipal
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ordinances, Municipal
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description