Gary station (Pennsylvania Railroad)

Gary station was a passenger rail station on the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) located in Gary, Indiana. It served as a major transportation hub for the city and the surrounding region for several decades. The station was located on the PRR's mainline, which connected Chicago with the East Coast.

The station served numerous long-distance passenger trains operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad, providing connections to major cities across the country. Notable trains stopping at Gary included the Broadway Limited, a premier New York-Chicago express train. Local and regional passenger services also utilized the station, providing transportation within the Chicago metropolitan area.

The station's architecture reflected the grand style often associated with the Pennsylvania Railroad. It featured spacious waiting rooms, ticket counters, and other amenities to accommodate travelers. Like many large railroad stations, it also likely housed baggage handling facilities, newsstands, and potentially dining options.

The decline of passenger rail travel in the mid-20th century led to a reduction in service at Gary station. As train ridership decreased, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and later Penn Central, reduced the number of trains stopping at the station. Eventually, the station was closed and subsequently demolished.

Today, no trace of the Gary station remains. Passenger rail service to Gary is currently provided by Amtrak at a different location. While the original Pennsylvania Railroad station is gone, its historical significance as a transportation hub for the city of Gary is remembered.