The Louis B. Gesner House
This Centennial Home in the E. H. Prince Subdivision was built by Earl Prince. The house had numerous owners. The name chosen for this Centennial Home was the first owner, […]
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August 2023
The Sterling North House
William Straube was the original owner of this home. He was part owner of Van Matre and Straube Piano which originally resided in Downers Grove. He purchased the land from
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Alzina J. Paige
The Paige family is represented by 3 generations of family members in the Main Street Cemetery. The father David Paige was born in Royalton Vermont in 1796 and he married
Hannah G Paige
The Paige family is represented by 3 generations of family members in the Main Street Cemetery. The father David Paige was born in Royalton Vermont in 1796 and he married
Annis Weed Gilbert Paige
The Paige family is represented by 3 generations of family members in the Main Street Cemetery. The father David Paige was born in Royalton Vermont in 1796 and he married
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Gardiner Paige
The Paige family is represented by 3 generations of family members in the Main Street Cemetery. The father David Paige was born in Royalton Vermont in 1796 and he married
Anna Parker Paige
Honoring a Pioneer: Anna Parker Paige Named 2025 Founder of the Year The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Anna Parker Paige as the 2025 Founder of the Year, recognizing her enduring
David Paige
The Paige family is represented by 3 generations of family members in the Main Street Cemetery. The father David Paige was born in Royalton Vermont in 1796 and he married
Eliza A. Smith
Eliza and her husband John K Smith were born in New York and came to Downers Grove Township with their five children sometime after 1841. They farmed in the area.
John K. Smith
John K Smith and his wife Eliza were born in New York and came to Downers Grove Township with their five children sometime after 1841. They farmed in the area.
