Lost Hammond, Indiana
Lost Hammond, Indiana by Joseph S. Pete, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2020, offers a detailed exploration of the city’s rich industrial history. This 208-page book delves into Hammond’s transformation from a meatpacking hub known as State Line Slaughterhouse to a vibrant center of manufacturing and entertainment. The narrative highlights the various products that emerged from its factories and the cultural significance of its racetracks and casinos, which earned Hammond the nickname “Atlantic City on the Lake.”
Readers will find a thorough examination of notable landmarks and local history, as Pete recounts the stories of places like Phil Smidt’s, Madura’s Danceland, and the State Theatre. The book captures the essence of a city that played a crucial role in America’s development while also nurturing local talents, including Jean Shepherd. Through this edition, readers can gain insights into the historical significance of Hammond and its contributions to the broader context of United States history.
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In the heart of the calumet region, hardworking Hammond helped build America.
Originally known as State Line Slaughterhouse, the city began as no more than a meatpacking plant for nearby Chicago.In time, the city grew, and at its industrial height, trains, chains, cigars, shirts, candy, nuts, player pianos, commercial wallpaper, concrete roof slabs, gutters, boilers, potato digging devices, screws and steel products poured from its many factories.Meanwhile, its many racetracks and casinos earned it the title of “Atlantic City on the Lake.” The city also nurtured Jean Shepherd of A Christmas Story fame and was even home to an early NFL team.Hammond-born journalist Joseph S.Pete explores bygone landmarks like Phil Smidt’s, Madura’s Danceland, the State Theatre, the Woodmar Mall and the W.B.Conkey factory, all of which now live only in legend.
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