John A. Harkness
John A Harkness 1922- 1942 John Harkness was a graduate of Downers Grove High School and was in his 3rd year at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Ia in pre-med studies. […]
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Private Richard P. Grotefeld
Private Richard P. Grotefeld grew up at 1210 Curtiss in Downers Grove and graduated in 1944 from Downers Grove High School. He had flown overseas in the Airforce for one
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Master Sergeant Allen Arthur Gregory
Master Sgt. Allen Arthur Gregory was killed in an airplane crash in England on May 20th, 1944, at the age of 23. At the time of his death, his parents
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Capt. Raymond H. Gansberg
Captain Raymond H. Gansberg was a courageous World War II fighter pilot whose service and sacrifice reflected the bravery of the young men of the Greatest Generation. Born to John and
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A Liberty Tree
Our village is now part of the Liberty Tree project a movement to have Liberty Trees planted all over America to celebrate the 250th birth of America. The Liberty Tree,
Private Arthur Leroy Haase
Pvt Arthur Haase, a prestigious member of the Iwo Jima marine corps, was killed on February 25th, 1945. He was the husband of Katherine Haase as well as a father
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History on Parade!
The Downers Grove Historical Society was proud to celebrate America’s birthday by taking part in the Downers Grove Independence Day Parade! It was a joy to share our love of
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Our Flag Over the Years
The Grand Union Flag, the first to represent all the 13 colonies in the Revolutionary War, was accepted officially by George Washington on January 2, 1776. The 13 red and
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Four More Historic Houses Recognized
Spring has brought to Downers Grove four new homes recognized as honorary by the Historic Homes Program. Maintaining the recent pace of about one home per month, the new homes
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Come See Us This Summer!
In case you get tired of beaches, vacations, and other adventures, come see the Downers Grove Historical Society! This summer we will be attending several events around town including a
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