About the Homan Square Power House [See on Map] The Power House was completed in 1905 as part of the Sears, Roebuck & Company world headquarters designed by the Chicago firm Nimmons & Fellows. Today, the Power House is part of the award-winning Homan Square redevelopment project and serves the community as the Charles H. Shaw Technology and Learning Center and the new Henry Ford Power House High School.
Recently submitted by Helen, North Chicagoland Homan Square Power House I first visited the Power House in 1994. A maintenance man showed us around. He shared the story of his first visit to the site, as a new immigrant from Ireland. His first job at the Power House...
