More Re-Purposed Space...I Think

I have always admired this multi-family building that is situated on Rome Avenue just behind (north of) the old Highland School, which itself has been re-purposed into office and retail space.  The black fence and awnings give a nice updated look while still maintaining the vintage character.  For some reason it doesn't look as good in photos as it does in person.

Do any Rockford old-timers know what this used to be?  I am not certain that the low part of the building is original, but it sure looks like it used to be some kind of retail.  Since it's right behind what used to be an elementary school I would love to find out that it used to be a candy store!

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UPDATE: I just heard from a neighbor with encyclopedic knowledge of the area that this did indeed used to be a candy store, catering mostly to kids who attended the elementary school right next door!