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The Evolution of a Rockford School

Rockford City Council approved the design by architect David S. Schureman and expenses to build a new elementary school in 1893, Adams School.

The school was located at 910 Second Ave.

In 1904, Adams School's name was changed to Henry Freeman School, in honor of a former principal.

1945, the school was converted to a Special Education Building for children who were polio victims.

1970, the building changed to a middle school for a short time.

And in 1978, it was renamed Freeman Square and was converted to office space shortly there after.

Content and photo: Rockford Library, Local History