WARREN G. HARDING ELEMENTARY
3211 165th Street, Hammond.
The original wood-framed school building constructed in 1927 where Jean Shepherd attended from 1928-1933 was demolished in 1948 to make way for a new school, and even that building was torn down to make way for a more modern elementary school which opened in 2006.
This new school still bears the name the name of the 29th president, and, of course, there's a flagpole out in the schoolyard.
During a March 10, 1982, guest appearance on the late-night talk show of fellow famous Hoosier David Letterman, Shepherd said his elementary school "was named after the worst president in history."
HOME OF SHEPHERD'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER MISS SHIELDS
51 Lawndale Street, Hammond.
Shepherd made many references to his teacher growing up, Miss Ruth Shields, in his books and broadcasts, and she plays a key character in "A Christmas Story."
--CootPutYourEyeOut.
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