U.S. Steel gave birth to Gary, Indiana, in 1906. The city, named after a chairman of the corporation’s board, started as housing for steelworkers. The Gary Works opened in 1908 and for most of the 20th century was the largest steel mill in the world; it’s still the largest in this country.
Kimmie Gordon understands the civic pride that grew from that history and knows about the 30,000 jobs Gary Works offered at one time. There’s more to the story, she said. And those chapters need to be appreciated.
