Archives Closed Schools Q-S: Russell Junior High School

Other Name: Madison Street Junior High School, Madison Street School,  Western Departmental School; Harvey C. Russell Junior High School

Last Address: 1719 West Madison Street

Year Opened: 1961

Year Closed: 1975

The Madison Street Junior High School was renamed for educator Harvey C. Russell in 1961.  His name also became associated with the neighborhood.  Russell Junior High closed in 1975.  The school building was sold and renovated into housing for senior citizens and the disabled.  The Russell Apartments were dedicated in 1984.