The Most Miserable City in America

A brief history of one of the most fascinating cities in the United States, Gary, Indiana.

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Resources:

“The 50 most miserable cities in America, based on Census data”

“The Failure Of Industrial City Planning: Gary, Indiana, 1906–1910” by Raymond A. Mohl & Neil Betten,

““The Very Model of Modern Urban Decay”: Outsiders’ Narratives of Industry and Urban Decline in Gary, Indiana” by S. Paul O’Hara

“Lost Gary, Indiana” by Jerry Davich,

Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Standard Studios.
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