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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 17 Mar 1955, p. 15

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of the The origtt* of the first Harrison School i$ unknown at this time, but we do know it w^s sopewhere in the early 1800's. This double photo shows two very early building's of Harrison School. The smallest of the two was built In 1912, then removed in 1940 to make way for the new building pictured by its side. WONDER LAKE, ILLINOIS Classrooms Pictured here is qne of the EIGHT NEW CLASSROQMS ... These new classrooms are modern and efficient in every respect . . . excellent lighting, well ventilated, new green-colored blackboards which reduces the harsh glare of white chalk and eye strain ... Every room has TWO DOORS, (Front and Rear) plus an adequate amount of storage space for necessary supplies. Gymnasium This large spacious gymnasium will provide many enjoyable hours of Physical Education which is of such vital importance to today's youth's ... The Gym is also equipped with a large stage which will serve many purposes in school functions. i j, EKSTRAN - SHAD - WEST - ARCHITECTS WAUKEGA^i, ILL. Photos by Max Kolin The Full Story of THE HARRISON SCHOOL cannot be told . . . because basically it is the story of people . . . the story of what happens in a community where its people are free lo aspire and achieve . . . free to invent and improve .. . As long as the people of our community hold steadfast in their ideals to improve and. develope, nothing can stop the steady'm^rch forward to a greater'Wonder Lake and a brighter outlook for the future of our children. :;:p . Left Wing Addition Started in 1948 and completed in 1949, this new addition was another progressive step in the growth of the HARRISON SCHOOL. This wing was also constructed by Mr. Fredrickson's Co. Mew Addition Pictured in the center is the new a^di* tion to which this feature page.is dedicated massive, sturdy and modern, this much needed addition combined with the old, will be gratifying for bath pupil's and teacher's. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THIS PROGRESS I V A R F R E D R I C K S E N Hancoek- Drive, Wonder Center GENERAL CONTRACTOR Phone Wonder Lake 3231 ler Lake, HL CAREY ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS -- WISING -- FIXTURES 119 SO. toaXN STREBE PHONE MrllEMlY 251 McHENRY, ILL. WAUKEGAN ROOFING CO., Inc. 237 EDISON COURT ROOFERS AND SHEET METAL WORK PHONE MAjestic 3-1625 WAUKEGAN, "ILL. WONDER LAKE BUILDERS & SUPPLY CO. WONDER CENTER LUMBER AND MATERIALS PHONE WONDER LAKE 3231 WONDER LAKE, ILL. PATTON and SPLITEK, Inc. 814 NORTH AVE. MODERN PLUMBING AND HEATING PHONE DElta 6-6981 WAUKEGAN, ILJ*

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