![]() FROM THE NORTHĬoming south from Chicago and points north, take a clearing bearing from Four Mile Crib Light (Fl WHITE+horn, visible 9.5 nm offshore) off Chicago to "R 2" light buoy (Fl RED+RACON). From the north, there are obstructions to be aware of. ![]() It re-opened with nearly 1,000 slips.ĪPPROACHES The approaches to Hammond IN are clear from the northeast and east. Over $500 million dollars was invested in a complete redevelopment of its waterfront casino and harbor. Despite its industrialized nature, Hammond IN has preserved much of its turn-of-the-century, victorian architecture. Although a separate municipality, Hammond IN today is part of the huge 'Chicagoland' urban region. Other industrial sectors soon developed including steel, chemical and commercial goods manufacturers. Within 30 years, Hammond had become an industrialized center with a large and growing meat packing industry. ![]() DESCRIPTION Hammond IN was settled by German immigrants in the 1840's.
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