Playground equipment in Marktown, East Chicago, Indiana

Playground equipment in Marktown, East Chicago, Indiana, with industrial buildings in the background.
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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