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The Historical Society has named Nathan Alonzo Belden as the 2026 Founder of the Year. Belden will be recognized at a special ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, […]
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We all know that a Downers Grove Historical Society Membership is a great idea for ourselves. But did you know that it’s also possible to get a membership for somebody
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The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Rich Kulovany as their Historian of the Year, recognizing his long-standing commitment to historic preservation and community service. A lifelong connection to Downers Grove began when his family
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Preserving the Past, Serving the Future: Rich Kulovany’s Community Legacy Humble Beginnings and Early Roots in Downers Grove Rich Kulovany’s story begins in 1952 at West Suburban Hospital in Oak
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Preserving the Past, Serving the Future: Rich Kulovany’s Community Legacy Humble Beginnings and Early Roots in Downers Grove Rich Kulovany’s story begins in 1952 at West Suburban Hospital in
Upon his arrival in Downers Grove in 2015, Toth swiftly immersed himself in the activities of the Historical Society. Soon thereafter he was on the Board of Directors. His keen awareness of
The Downers Grove Historic Home Program has reached an exciting milestone: 100 homes officially recognized as Centennial or Historic Homes in Downers Grove! 5306 Washington Street, The Esther M. Smart
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The house at 4832 Wallbank Avenue will be known as The Emil and Marie Sirp House, honoring the family who lived there the longest—from 1928 to 1950. The house sits
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The Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum’s Historic Home Program is pleased to recognize the home at 5306 Washington Street as one of the community’s historic residences.
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Belden Avenue is a short, one-block street, starting just south of the tracks, running from Curtiss Street to Maple Avenue—but its name connects to one of Downers Grove’s earliest and
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