The City Remembers/The Gary Aquatorium
Schedule
Mon Sep 15 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium | Gary, IN
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🌊 The City Remembers: The Aquatorium at Miller BeachMonday, September 15th, 2025
5:00–6:00 PM
Join us as we gather at one of Northwest Indiana’s most iconic landmarks — the Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium in Miller Beach.
📸 Photography & Reflection
We’ll capture the beauty of this historic structure with our cameras, sketchbooks, and eyes for detail.
đź“– History & Storytelling
Hear the powerful story of the Aquatorium — from its origins in 1921 as a bathhouse, to its decline and closure, to its rebirth as a museum honoring aviation pioneer Octave Chanute and the Tuskegee Airmen.
✨ Why It Matters
The Aquatorium is more than stone and concrete — it’s a story of innovation, community, and resilience. This “place to view the water” continues to stand as a symbol of preservation and rebirth in Miller Beach.
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đź“Ť Location: Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium
6918 Oak Avenue, Gary, IN 46403
⏰ Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
đź’˛ Admission: Free & open to the public
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Where is it happening?
Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium, Gary, Indiana, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
