Mildred L. Drew
Mildred L. Drew was born in Downers Grove in 1914 and raised by her father and grandparents, Matthew A. Lamb and Luella Lyon Roe Lamb, after her mother, Olive Lamb […]
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Helen Kenyon
Affectionately known as “Aunt Helen,” Helen Kenyon spent 66 years in the same home at 5427 Main Street in Downers Grove. She passed away at the age of 90, remembered
“The Parsonage” Recognized as Historic Home
The Historic Home located at 5427 Main Street is one of the oldest homes in Downers Grove. The structure was built as the Baptist Church’s parsonage in 1865. The home
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The Parsonage
Built in 1865, the home at 5427 Main Street, Downers Grove was accepted as into the Historic Home Program in 2025. Known as “The Parsonage,” this home it was originally
Library Named Historic Site of the Year
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce it has chosen the Downers Grove Library as its “Historic Site of the Year.” This year was specially chosen as 2025
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The Carnegie Library Site
In 1915, where our current library now stands, the Downers Grove Carnegie Library was built for the community — a cornerstone of knowledge, education, and civic pride. The idea of
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Spotlight on Five More DG Historical Society Sponsors
Shop local, support those who support us — plus enjoy special discounts just for DGHistorical Society members! Node Films – Quality, Affordable, Chicago Based Video Production. If your local business
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Update at the Main Street Cemetery!
The new signs are up, the pergola has been refinished and the Main Street Cemetery is looking great. Huge thanks to Historical Society Board Members Kurt Metzler and Lois Sterba
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Lisa Rasin to be Honored with 2025 Montrew Dunham Award
Mark Your Calendars! Save the date: Saturday, October 4, 2025! Join us in celebrating the incredible Lisa Rasin, who is being honored as the 2025 Montrew Dunham Award recipient by
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End of an Era: Maple Grove’s Century-Old Footbridge Set for Replacement
Chances are, if you live in Downers Grove, you’ve crossed the familiar footbridge in Maple Grove at least once. With its concrete deck and simple wooden rails, the bridge has
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