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A Brief History of Crawford Elementary School

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

Aurora Central Grade School, Built in 1892

A second school was built on the site.

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

Crawford Elementary School

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

Crawford Elementary School

Special thanks for research done by former APS Principal John Dale