Become a DGHS Sponsor!
In 2024, we launched a Membership Card Sponsorship program, where local businesses offer a perk to our members. In return, their logo is featured on the back of the DG […]
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The Aubrey and Anna Snow House
The Queen Anne at 4703 Highland Avenue was submitted for inclusion in the Historic Home Program by homeowners Adam and Ann Schuhmacher who recently purchased the house. They chose the
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The Guy and Cora Belle Wheeler House
The Queen Anne house at 5217 Fairmount is honorary name celebrates long-time owners, Guy and Cora Belle Wheeler, who lived in the house for nearly 50 years. Guy Wheeler worked
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Two Queen Anne Houses recently recognized as Historic Homes
We would like to welcome two Queen Anne style homes to the Historic Home Program (HHP) program. This honorary program is sponsored by both the Downers Grove Museum and the
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Israel Blackburn Lecture at the Conference on Illinois History Annual Conference
The Downers Grove Historical Society has been invited to speak at The 26th Conference on Illinois History Annual Conference hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
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Belmont Prairie Named 2024 Historic Site
Illinois, the “Prairie State”, has one of the last historic Illinois tall grass prairies left, right here in Downers Grove. This prairie is truly one of Downers Grove’s natural treasures.
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Belmont Prairie
Belmont Prairie was recognized as the 2024 Historic Site of the Year on ceremony on August 24, 2024. This prairie represents the way pioneers saw Downers Grove in 1832 when
What’s In A Name? Breasted Street
Continuing our “What’s In A Name?” series, we are highlighting Breasted Street, named in honor of Dr. James Henry Breasted (1865 – 1935). Breasted Street, located one block south of
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How Many Historic Districts Does Downers Grove Have?
With so many older buildings and homes in Downers Grove, have you ever wondered how many historic districts there are in town? The answer might surprise you: None! In 2007
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902 Maple Avenue Soon to be History
The Irving Heartt House to be Replaced with 3-Story Multi-Family Building Last month, the DG Village Council unanimously approved the demolition of The Irving Heartt House for construction of a
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