Morningside Historic District (Gary, Indiana)

Morningside Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Location:	Roughly bounded by the eastern side of Washington, the western side of Jefferson, and 47th and 48th Sts., Gary, Indiana
Coordinates:	41°31′56″N 87°20′19″W / 41.53222°N 87.33861°W / 41.53222; -87.33861Coordinates: 41°31′56″N 87°20′19″W / 41.53222°N 87.33861°W / 41.53222; -87.33861
NRHP Reference#:	09000758[1]
Added to NRHP:	September 24, 2009

With spacious lots and tree-shaded curving streets, Gary’s Morningside Historic District doesn’t fit the grim, industrial picture most people associate with the northwest Indiana city.

Morningside developed early in the twentieth century as a secluded area for middle and upper class residents. Construction in the neighborhood spanned nearly 40 years – from 1917 to 1953 – creating an architectural collection ranging from English cottages and Tudor manors to post-war ranch houses. The area was named to the National Register of Historic Places by the Partners in Preservation program. Funded by local preservation advocate Jim Morrow, the program pays for professional preparation of National Register nominations for qualifying structures in Lake and Porter counties.

References

1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 

Morningside Historic District website