Walking Around West 38th & Broadway Front and Back of the Block ~ Fading Memories of Gary, Indiana

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

Glen Park Music used to be on that corner, I used to go there when I started playing drums nearly 50 years ago

[@josephhenson8843]

Any relation to Steve vilareal

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

@ no but Steve was a friend.

[@antoniodelrey164]

Luigi’s Pizza was once The Beauty Spot Restaurant. Surprised you didn’t mention that. Nice camera work…Just amazing what happened to a once thriving city…

[@michelledykhuizen3655]

I was just going to ask if Beauty Spot had been torn down.

[@danekaye6406]

Yes and I also remember when Luigi's used to be on the Corner of Ridge & Harrison Street.

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

Thank you, Antonio. I could not remember. Which one was the beauty spot restaurant. It’s been so long since I have seen that place open. I agree is amazing to see how bad it can get when people just don’t care anymore. The busiest thing was the beggars on the corner and the liquor store

[@antoniodelrey164]

⁠we can’t remember everything especially once we get older. I’m LW ‘69 graduate. Glen Park school for you and Webster for me. Keep up the excellent and unique videos.

[@antoniodelrey164]

@@danekaye6406 me too but as a kid couldn’t understand why they opened at 4.

[@danekaye6406]

Awesome footage & thanks for the Memories Storm!I felt like I was bk in the 60's & walking up to Harvey's Penny Candy Counter!❤🎉

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

Dane you are very welcome. I never get tired of walking up and down these streets even though it looks bad they are filled with memories. Just like you said Harvey’s Penny candy counter was awesome. I remember it very well.

[@Aetnaboy73]

There use to be a Harvey's department store between 38th and 39th. I use to go there when I was a kid. My grandma lived at 39th and Adam's. Can't believe the difference here, so sad. I worked with Roy Boy (Cooper) at Bethlehem Steel. Remember going by his trailer in South Haven. Sure do miss those days. Thanks for the video bro.

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

I got my first tattoo at Roy boys when I was 17 for a birthday present my mom had to sign a permission slip for me to get it. Harvey’s was our number one spot to go. It was right next to Nick‘s produce where the new Badlands shop is now. I feel the same way. I walked around there. My heart just sunk. We were lucky to enjoy the good days when the city was vibrant and full of life. You are very welcome for the video Brother and I appreciate you sharing your memories.

[@BigJEnterprises]

Thanks for showcasing Storm....great detailed walk ..wishing you Happy New Year God Bless 🙌

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

God bless you brother big Jay you’re very welcome and many more coming soon. Happy New Year’s and I hope that it’s a very good one for you my good man.

[@nazihater2798]

My Uncle use to own Standard Auto Parts on Broadway for several decades. I can't remember what block it was at.. nice video.

[@cuddzilla]

Seeing these buildings, every time I'm transported in time to when I was a kid, walking with my parents down Broadway in 68, 69. All the small businesses...little family owned places. Handed down through generations. All the immigrants that had settled that area. I can almost smell the food in the air. Along with the sulphur from the mill, of course.

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

You pretty much nailed it that’s exactly how I feel when I walked the streets

[@watchman1159]

You're right, rough to see Gary like this. I have been thinking hard on how Gary could be brought back. I think demolishing almost everything one building at a time. It will take decades. Then, maybe, it will become the ripe, prime real estate it once was. They don't build 'em like they used to that's for sure. Sometimes I get torn on just remembering how it once was rather than seeing what it has become. Thanks for another piece of documentation. Perhaps one day it will serve the future in a way we can't think of. Take care Storm.

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

You’re right, I have been thinking about that. The potential is definitely there. I appreciate you Watchman

[@lucsalazar13]

Those beggers on the corner scary at night especially around 10pm

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

They have been doing that since I was living in Glen Park. I hate beggars, especially in the parking lot of liquor stores and standing at the corner, where the lights are is very dangerous.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: I have not been by in a while. I almost shed a tear when I see that the Harvey store is gone. For a broke little kid on 35th and Pennsylvania, Harvey's was like heaven. Yeah, I got a lot of memories there also. Where you grew up is always home, even if it is only in your memories. It is good that those ruined buildings are being torn down. Hopefully people will not dump loads of trash in the cleaned lots. Thanks for your good work Storm!

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

Hello there Barb it’s nice to hear from you and I feel the same way. It’s always home especially right around that neighborhood and I cannot describe the way. I feel when I see these places that’s why I thought it was important to document the way they look now so we can’t remember how good we had it ❤️🫵😉

[@kirkmarrie8060]

I remember how you couldn't find a parking space.

[@djzeek2013]

What remains of Glen Park Bakery??? Best cakes ever!!!!

[@Diamondlady77]

I was born and raised in Gary. I moved away in 1990. I never thought I'd see Gary in the condition it's in now so very sad. I'm hoping and praying it makes a comeback in my life time. Thank you Storm.

[@alfredindy8058]

Detroit, which was always listed with Gary as a dying city, is making a comeback.

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

I feel exactly the same diamond lady ❤️💎😉⛈️🫵

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

I remember that, and for when I’ve heard they are definitely doing a lot of demolishing and rebuilding

[@TRUMP-dm8ci]

I used to deliver bakery goods to glen Park bakery

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

My grandmother used to work there. I remember getting those chocolate and glazed donuts. Yum.

[@darlenecornelius5373]

Sad to the Harvey’s sign gone.

[@jay-vd6rt]

Someone probably stole it and scrapped the sign for money !

[@nsidor1234]

It was interesting to see storefronts from back in the day. The ghost of '60s & '70s prosperity at almost every address. The floor to ceiling window treatments (really dont see that anymore) And Luigi's Pizza. When I see those sad empty light sockets above the front window, I can almost picture those sparkling chaser lights as the delivery guy rushes out with a couple of hot pies & speeds away in his AMC Gremlin. Thanks Storm It's nice to see the progress since y'all got started. You shining that "light on the blight" DEFINITELY has had a positive effect 👍

[@valdanilow4466]

I know exactly how you feel bro I grew up in 50s and 60s in gary

[@mike-ms1jm]

It's sad to see what's become of that city. I was born and raised in East Gary 70s 80s 90s and watched the decline myself.

[@claudiadesoto2378]

Looks like a third country, the once a wonderful place to live ..from Miller , Glen Park and in between parts. 70 years of watching this city go down

[@Sunnydays80543]

Heartbreaking! I have fond memories of this area, too. 😢 I worked at Harvey’s.

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

I hope your time at Harvey’s was good!

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

It's really sad to see so many buildings in this neighborhood in disrepair. I do have to say that even though seeing them demolished is also pretty sad, once they are cleaned up, it does look a lot better, even just as an empty lot. I also don't like beggers always asking for a handout. It seems what they're really looking for is drug or liquor money. That's a no-go with me. I especially also hate when they're in traffic like that. I always thought that was illegal anyway. It probably is but the cop's can't keep up with them. They're all over the place. I was a little concerned with that lady yelling at you, but it thankfully looked like she meant no harm. Well, I hear some bad weather is coming your way soon. So stay warm, dry, and safe, Paul! See you on the next one ❤👍

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

You're right, those empty lots look better than what was there before, and I am definitely not giving money to people in the street. I don't like it when people are in the middle of the road, but I try not to make eye contact, they seem to move along quickly when they don't think they can get anything.

[@starnorthtoflintridge6657]

Wow !

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

That is exactly how I felt when I seen it

[@karlkustrich9295]

This makes me so sad to see my neighborhood where I grew up destroyed

[@freakshow2614]

Where was the original location of royboys ?

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

Strait across the street from the Badlands the building was torched to the ground

[@karlkustrich9295]

😢