Apocalypse: Here
Union Station, though, was only a quick stop while we were there. Our real destination in Gary, like most explorers who find themselves here, was City Methodist Church. Located on 6th St, just a block from the (former) downtown, this enormous church was open from 1925 to 1975, before suffering from declining enrollment and a fire that put an end to any plans for restoration and re-use. Unlike most iconic abandoned sites, entry is trivially easy, and after walking through the open door, you're immediately in the lobby, between the sanctuary and auditorium. We began with the sanctuary, far larger…