Harry H. Semrow
Harry H. Semrow | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Cook County Board of Appeals | |
| In office December 1970 – November 23, 1987 | |
| Succeeded by | Thomas A. Jaconetty |
| Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from Chicago | |
| In office December 1966 – 1970 | |
| Postmaster of Chicago | |
| In office November 2, 1961 – 1966 (acting postmaster from November November 2, 1961–October 5, 1962) | |
| Appointed by | John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Carl A. Shroeder |
| Succeeded by | William Bochelli |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office 1957–1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | November 23, 1987 (age 72) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | American Conservatory of Music |
| Profession | Politician, businessman, baseball team owner |
Harry H. Semrow (August 19, 1915 – November 23, 1987) was an American politician, businessman, baseball team owner.
From 1957 until 1961, Semrow served in the Illinois House of Representatives as a Democrat. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed Semrow postmaster of Chicago and he served until 1966. From 1966 to 1970, Semrow served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. From 1970 until his death, Semrow served on the Cook County Board of Appeals. Semrow also owned the radio station AM 1590 WNMP and the Quad Cities Angels baseball team.