About Harrison, Carter H. Harrison High School

In 1912, Carter Harrison High School, which had been using space down the street at Farragut High School, moved into its new building at 2850 West 24th Street.

The name was transferred from Carter Harrison Practice School, located at 247 West 23rd Place, which was renamed to John Haines Elementary School.

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Harrison High School

Mon, 05/11/2009 - 9:50am — Anonymous
Name of School : 
Harrison
Photo 1: 

Harrison High Circa 1955

Mon, 01/19/2009 - 8:57pm — editor

Taken by Harrision alum John Palatinus circa 1955.

 

Eugene M. Swetin

Thu, 11/06/2008 - 9:42pm — rsurbaugh

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Arthur Goldberg

Arthur Goldberg

LBJ Library Collection

Recognized Achievement: 
Presidential Medal of Freedom
US Ambassador
US Cabinet
US Supreme Court Justice
CPS Schools Attended: 
Herzl Elementary School
Harrison High School

Barbara Ferrell

Recognized Achievement: 
Olympic Medal Winner
CPS Schools Attended: 
Julius Hays Hess Upper Grade Center School
Harrison High School

Benny Goodman

Recognized Achievement: 
Grammy Winner
Kennedy Center Honors Recipient
Lincoln Academy of Illinois
CPS Schools Attended: 
Shepard Elementary School
Harrison High School

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