Laura Jones, who we heard describing her time working for the railroad, remembers a very special date at the Palace. (More information on John Dillinger here.) full post »
Mr. Matthews and Eugene Pawlak talk about why the Palace closed down in 1972. In part it was because a flood destroyed the building's complicated electrical wiring. In part it was because of the same economic forces wreaking havoc on the rest of Ga... full post »
Because Mr. Matthews has worked as an electrician in Gary for his whole career, he's been inside almost every building on Broadway. Which puts him in a unique position to answer certain questions. Photo: The Palace marquee in its former glory. Photo... full post »
I started going to Gary in part because I was fascinated by the Palace Theater. If you drive down Broadway, you'll see its marquee sign emblazoned with the words "Jackson Five Tonite." Could it be, I thought, that this was the last time the... full post »
