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Mahencha Apartments

Photo © 2019 David Bulit, The Mahencha Apartments - Gary, Indiana

Although it’s referred to as the Mahencia Apartments by the city of Gary, the four-story Mahencha Apartments was constructed in 1928 right across from Horace Mann High School. Built with red brick and stone trimmings, the U-shaped apartment building featured a courtyard in the rear and was designed in a combination of architectural styles, most

Indiana Dunes Park Pavilion

Photo © 2019 David Bulit, Indiana Dunes Park Pavilion - Chesteron, Indiana

The history of the Indiana Dunes dates back to 200 BCE as evidence points to Native American communities using the area as a key hunting ground. Beginning in the early 1500s, European exploration and trade introduced a large rift in tribal relations. Entire populations moved westward, while others aimed to dominate large geographic trade areas

City Methodist Church

Photo © 2019 David Bulit, City Methodist Church - Gary, Indiana

Since the city of Gary’s founding in 1906, there has always been a Methodist church within the city. In 1916, Dr. William Seaman became its pastor, a man with a dream of a new church to serve the burgeoning city. He wanted a religious presence in the neighborhood which was dotted with numerous brothels and