The home at 1135 Maple Avenue has been approved by the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum as a Historic Home, qualifying for that status due to […]
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Honoring Helen Kenyon (1846-1937) March is Women’s History Month, and one Downers Grove street pays tribute to a remarkable local woman. Helen Kenyon, known as “Aunt Helen,” lived at 5427
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Downers Grove “Tonsorial” Artist in the 1880s Born in Germany in 1850, Henry Selig immigrated to America in 1875. He married Agusta, and together they raised several children. By the
Support our local businesses that give back to the community – and enjoy exclusive DGHistorical Society Member discounts! Each quarter, we’ll spotlight five of our sponsors. By shopping with them,
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A Street Named for Challen Kelly Sievers In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 5, we’re highlighting a newer street in Downers Grove named after
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Did you know that you can take a walk through history of Downers Grove? Check it out here: History Walk Did you know we have a collection of videos available? Watch them
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What a year! The Downers Grove Historical Society celebrated a milestone in 2024, with memberships reaching an impressive 411—a testament to the community’s enthusiasm for preserving and celebrating our town’s
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Gilbert Avenue & Gilbert Park That’s an intriguing question! While the exact origins aren’t fully confirmed, it’s widely believed that Gilbert Avenue was named after Norman Gilbert, an early settler
The Downers Grove Historical Society would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the family of Montrew Dunham for their generous monetary donation made in honor of their beloved mother
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Downtown Downers Grove was alive with energy last Thursday as the DG Historical Society’s History on Tap pub crawlers hit the streets. The sold-out event brought together local history trivia enthusiasts
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