East Chicago

Few cities in Indiana have histories as closely bound to steelmaking as East Chicago. Set on Lake Michigan’s southern shore, the city grew around Indiana Harbor and the Grand Calumet River, where canals, rail lines and mills transformed former marshland into a major industrial district. The Indiana Harbor Works, established by Inland Steel, shaped the local economy for generations. Marktown, a planned workers’ community built for the company in the early 20th century, remains a tangible reminder of that era. East Chicago is also part of the diverse Calumet Region, close to Chicago and the Indiana Dunes. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of East Chicago and northwest Indiana.

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