Welcome everyone. This page is still under construction, but content should be coming soon!
Until then, a bit about my mission statement, and why I have initiated this blog:
From what I can tell as I have read elsewhere, it seems that most people who are invested in the history of Hammond are long time or former residents. They are people who lived through the city during stronger economic times and actually experienced and remembered many of the long lost businesses, buildings, and community hangouts. I on the other hand just moved to the area this summer, but I hope that does not disqualify me from having an equal interest in the city's past present and future. I believe that Hammond is well poised for a revitalization, but many people in the Chicagoland area, and even in the Northwest Indiana Region are largely unfamiliar with the city, what it was, or even what interesting things still remain. This blog aims to collect some of those histories, hidden gems, and future possibilities in a comprehensive and accessible form.
I hope you enjoy, and please take the time to give your input and share your stories in the comments sections! Many voices are welcome.
