2300 Jackson Street (House) 1
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2300 Jackson Street is the birthplace and home of the Jackson family. The house was built in 1949.
Jackson Family[edit]
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| Address | 2300 Jackson Street (Jackson Family Street) |
| Town or city | Gary, Indiana |
| Country | United States |
| Owner | The Jackson Family |
This two bedroom, one bathroom, in the small town of Gary, Indiana once housed Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson. The couple moved from East Chicago, Indiana in January 1950.[1] The same year, on May 29, Katherine gave birth to their first child; Mauereen Reillette Jackson.[2] And by 1966, they've had 8 more children. By this time, Kathrine and Joseph had a bedroom, the boys had two sets of bunk bed's in the other, and the girls slept on the living room couch.
By 1964, Michael and Marlon Jackson joined their older brothers in a band that was already formed by Joseph. In 1965, Michael became the groups lead singer along with his older brother, Jermaine and they would rehearse regularly in the living room. In 1966, the group began to tour the Midwest in a variety of clubs known as the Chitlin' Circuit.[3] In 1968, a record label in Gary by the name of Steeltown Records released their debut single, "Big Boy".[citation needed] The family moved from Gary to Encino, Los Angeles, California in 1971 after Joseph purchased a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom mansion by the name of Hayvenhurst.
On June 11, 2003, Michael Jackson made a surprise visit back to his hometown. There he visited his birthplace and claimed that it was much smaller that he remembered it to be. He also visited Roosevelt High School and was gifted the Key of the city. Jackson visited the city's town hall, The Salvation Army store and more.[4]
In 2017, Randy and Janet Jackson visited their childhood home in Gary, Indiana. Janet stated that it was her first time at the house since she was eight years old.[5]
In 2021, a sign was placed in the houses yard that reads, "Home of The World-Famous, Jackson 5.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "What's That Building? The Home Of The Jackson 5". WBEZ Chicago. 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Editors, Biography com. "Rebbie Jackson". Biography. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ "30 Real Facts About Michael Jackson's Childhood and How He Became The King of Pop". HistoryCollection.com. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Press, The Associated (2003-06-07). "Michael Jackson to Visit Gary, Indiana". Plainview Herald. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Press, Associated (2017-10-29). "Janet Jackson visits small childhood home in Gary, Indiana". Page Six. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Napoleon, Carrie. "New Gary signs will direct music lovers to the Jackson family home: 'A proud moment for the city'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
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