Henry Ford Academy: Power House High (Chicago, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Chicago / Chicago, Illinois / South Homan Avenue, 931

The final piece of the two decade-long master plan for Homan Square is falling into place. The Homan Square Power House is returning to service. It once powered the entire Sears, Roebuck and Co. original world headquarters. It now has the potential to power the dreams and aspirations of North Lawndale's children.

A group of community residents, Chicago civic leaders and ambitious educators are transforming the Homan Square Power House into the Shaw Technology and Learning Center (Shaw TLC). The primary occupant will be Henry Ford Academy: Power House High which will be modeled on the highly successful Henry Ford Academy in Dearborn, Michigan.

This is an innovative partnership for an historic space, that is already part of an award-winning community development. Homan Square has contributed mightily to North Lawndale and Chicago. The Shaw TLC and Power House High can give neighborhood students the tools to drive their own futures and the future of their own community.

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Coordinates:   41°52'9"N   87°42'36"W

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  • 1906 photos of the inside of the power house with decsription. www.flickr.com/photos/rich701/6043606660 www.flickr.com/photos/rich701/6043221102 www.flickr.com/photos/rich701/6043221092
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