Morningside Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Morningside Historic District

Gary, Lake County, Indiana
Listed
September 23, 2009
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
09000758

About this property

Morningside Historic District is a national historic district located at Gary, Indiana. The district is characterized by spacious lots and tree-shaded curving streets. It encompasses 99 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site. Morningside developed early in the 20th 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 Revival style 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. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Location

Gary, Lake County, Indiana
41.53557, -87.33926

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sablotny, Barney, House
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0.1 mi
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1.4 mi
North Gleason Park Community Building
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1.9 mi
Roosevelt, Theodore, High School
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3.1 mi
Morgan-Skinner-Boyd Homestead
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3.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Morningside Historic District listed on the National Register?

Morningside Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Morningside Historic District?

Morningside Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Morningside Historic District?

The period of significance for Morningside Historic District is recorded as the modern era.

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