The Lyman House
This property was originally owned by Orange Lyman who was an preacher and early settler of Downers Grove. The home was once believed to be a stop on the Underground […]
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The Frank R. Owens House
Records show the original owners built the home for $1,500. The original owner joined the Klondike and while he was gone lost the home to foreclosure. The home is now
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Classic Cinemas founder Willis Johnson passes away
The Downers Grove Historical Society is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Willis Johnson, owner of Classic Cinemas and Downers Grove’s beloved Tivoli Theatre on August 16. Earlier
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The William Singleterry House
This is a lovely turn of the century home.
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The Israel Blodgett House
This house was originally a 1.5 story building with a lean to kitchen. The kitchen was added on the west side in the 1890’s. The east family room was added
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The Stanley House
It seems this home was one of many that the family owned. They bought many of the lots and sold them off.
The Joseph Staiger House
There are 11 rooms in this historical home. It features 10 ft. ceilings, oak flooring, 10” baseboards, beaded mouldings, 5 panel doors, 2 pocket doors and none of the woodwork
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The Hanson House
Some physical features of the house include a limestone foundation, wide plank floors, 8 inch base board and well pump in the basement still attached to the outside cistern.
The W.B. Towsley House
This Centennial Home is made of clapboard with fish scale shingles. Many of the original Queen Anne hardware remains. The house’s most striking feature is the curved corner blocks on
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The Barn Castle
The house was built for Orlando F. Gibbs. The home is the oldest on Prairie Avenue. It has 11 rooms.
