Playground equipment in Marktown, East Chicago, Indiana

Playground equipment in Marktown, East Chicago, Indiana, with industrial buildings in the background.
Playground equipment, including swings and a slide, is visible in Marktown, a historic residential neighborhood in East Chicago, Indiana. The industrial buildings of the Indiana Harbor area form the backdrop behind a chain-link fence. A sign on a building in the background reads "940-W". Marktown was developed in the early 20th century to house workers for the nearby steel mills and other industrial facilities. The neighborhood's architecture reflects its origins as a company town. The presence of playground equipment indicates ongoing community life within this historically industrial area.
Photo taken in December 2023.
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