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North Gleason Park Pavilion

Photo © 2020 David Bulit, North Gleaon Park Pavilion - Gary, Indiana

Originating in 1920 as Riverside Park, North Gleason Park was just half of a 315-acre public park located on the Little Calumet River. The park was segregated into north and south sections divided by the river. South Gleason Park served the white residents of Gary and mainly consisted of an 18-hole golf course and a