Backwards In Time -- A Look Back In History -- Index of Articles
Here's a brief look back at some of the more interesting people and events in the city's history.

The Beckman Supply Company
Formed in the year of 1904 by J. W. Beckman. The Beckman Supply Company helped to supply Hammond and the Calumet Region with building supplies and fuels and was one of the earlier businesses in the city. Beckman Supply furnished much of the raw materials which into the construction of many of the industrial and commercial buildings in the city and surrounding area.

The company had a yard and offices located at 527 Michigan Street (near Sohl Avenue), just north of the downtown district. Noted as a leader in its field of business. The firm was the first in this part of the country to use silos for storing stone and related materials. Many other firsts in the building materials supply industry were developed and instituted by the Hammond company. Beckman Supply was dedicated in serving their customers and always put them first.		 Crane used to help offload materials
Overall view of the yard facilities Truck used for on site delivery
Historical photos courtesy - The Calumet Room of the Hammond Historical Society.
Source information from the microfilms of The Times newspapers at the Hammond Public Library.
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