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Major Awards Over the years Shep received many awards, nominations and tributes for his work

Jean Shepherd Community Center

Hammond Indiana

Grand Opening

March 15, 2003

The Center has two full size basketball courts with a volleyball court in between and a running track around the edge. A total of over 30,000 square feet. Opening Day Polo Shirts were available from the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

Additional Comments:

My thanks to Mary Witkowski of www.nwitimes.com and 
Will Uzdanovich for copies of the 5 part series on the Center which featured this website in part 4.

Associated Documents

Type	File Name	Description
•	2003-03_022_Hammond_Hist_Flashback.pdf	Hammond Historical Society - "Flashback"
•	2003_022_Shep_Community_Center_Brochure.pdf	Brochure
•	2003-03-10_016_Shep_Community_Center_Times.pdf	5 part series from Hammond Times

Links to Further Information:

• Jean Shepherd Gets His Due

• Naming Proposal by Rick Bryant

• Opening Day Photos

Photos:

2003
Name

Courtesy: John Sturdivant

2003
Building Entrance

Courtesy: William Uzdanovich

2003
Building Exterior

Courtesy: William Uzdanovich

2003
Building Exterior

Courtesy: William Uzdanovich

2003
Unveiling of the Leglamp

Courtesy: Mary Witkowski

2003
Opening Day 'T' Shirt

2003
'T' Shirt Emblem

"Can you imagine 4,000 years passing, and you're not even a memory?
Think about it, friends. It's not just a possibility. It is a certainty." - Jean Shepherd - 1975