Thanks to Tom and Marlene Schroder, the American Foursquare at 4815 Forest Avenue is now recognized by the Historic Home Program. This house becomes the 81st house and 8th American […]
Pelling House Becomes Latest American Foursquare Recognized as Historic Home Read More »
It’s renewal time again in the world of memberships. Membership letters for the Downers Grove Historical Society have been sent and commitments are being returned at a brisk pace. 2024
Renewals and Sponsors and New Cards Oh My! (Memberships, that is) Read More »
Earlier this month the home of Mary Ann Badke at 5408 Carpenter Street was approved as a Historic Landmark in Downers Grove, making it the most recent building in our
5408 Carpenter Street Is Now A Historic Landmark Read More »
Were you unable to attend the History on Tap event? Do you wish you could have tested your knowledge with the trivia questions? Well it’s not too late! Let’s see
Take the 2023 Trivia Quiz Read More »
If you were in downtown Downers Grove on the night of Thursday November 9 you weren’t alone! You were among the other nearly 200 people who were on the 4th
History on Tap 2023 . . . Is History! Read More »
Welcome to Kurt Metzler, our newest Board Member! After volunteering for a couple of years with the Downers Grove Historical Society, we are pleased to announce that Kurt Metzler has
Meet our newest Board member Read More »
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