Historical Legacy Meets Modern Utility:
• Originally constructed by Republic Steel, a pillar of U.S. industrial might.
• Ideal for companies looking to onshore production and avoid global tariffs.
• Ideal for fast tracking expansion of US manufacturing, warehouse, logistics or data center use.
• Substantial opportunity for redevelopment or tenant-specific customization.
• Pro-business environment with potential incentives from the City of Gary and State of Indiana.
• Expedite “Made in America” operations
Key Highlights:
• Total Floor Area: ~264,093 SF of flexible, open industrial space now available for lease.
• Zoning: M-3 Heavy Industrial Use permitted.
• Site Area: ~20 Acres.
• Structure: Steel-frame construction, high bays, large column spacing.
• Ceiling Height: ~30’+ with craneway throughout multiple sections.
• Crane Systems: Overhead cranes and heavy floor loads support large-scale operations.
• Power: Access to 15 MW via existing substation infrastructure.
• Rail Access: On-site spur with Class 1 rail infrastructure.
• Transportation: Direct access to NW Indiana logistics corridor via I-65, I-94, I-80 and Chicago Metro
• Global Shipping: Minutes from Port of Indiana (global waterway access).
• Prime Onshoring Opportunity in strategic Midwest location
Strategic Location:
• Multimodal Transport Access: Adjacent rail spur with Class 1 rail access and close proximity to Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor (approx. 8 miles), providing global shipping links via Lake Michigan. Easy highway access to I-90/94 and I-65 enables efficient trucking to Chicago and nationwide.
• Strategic Location: Positioned in Gary’s industrial corridor on the Lake Michigan shoreline (the historic heart of U.S. steel country), the site benefits from a strong labor pool and supplier network in Northwest Indiana. It lies within the Chicago metro area for convenient access to markets and talent.
• Incentives: The State of Indiana and City of Gary is pro-development, with potential tax abatement and economic incentives for large job-creating projects.
Transformation & Activation Opportunity:
The property’s scale and infrastructure present a unique chance to onshore manufacturing operations and avoid global supply chain tariffs. Efficiently activate this historic industrial mill into a state-of-the-art production facility capitalizing on existing rail and power infrastructure. The expansive building can be efficiently reconfigured for single or multi-tenant use, making it suitable for a leased industrial and manufacturing campus, warehouse, distribution hub, data center or other use. Ready for activation or redevelopment.