Aurora Public Schools

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The Aurora Central Grade School was built in 1892 on the current site of Crawford Elementary. The building burned down in 1919.

Photo courtesy of Aurora History Museum

A second school was built on the site.

This school was torn down in 1972 as the current building was erected.

Photo courtesy of the Aurora History Museum

The current Crawford Elementary School was remodeled in the 1980's.

Current Crawford Elementary School

Special thanks for research done by former APS Principal John Dale