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Downtown Downers Grove was full of excitement last Thursday as the Downers Grove Historical Society hosted its annual History on Tap event. The lively pub crawl brought together local history […]
Cheers to Another Successful History on Tap Pub Crawl! Read More »
In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th, we’re remembering Downers Grove’s own Fred Faulkner Lester — a Navy Corpsman whose bravery at the Battle of Okinawa during World War
Meet one of Downers Grove’s own heroes this Veterans Day. Read More »
Built in 1931, the home at at 4425 Wilson Avenue has recently been accepted in the Downers Grove Historic Home Program. The house is a beautifully restored Tudor Revival home
Leuschner House Joins Downers Grove’s Historic Home Program Read More »
A charming Tudor Revival home on Wilson Avenue is turning heads for all the right reasons. Built in 1931, the residence at 4425 Wilson Avenue—now known as The Leuschner House—has
The Willie and Margarete Herta Leuschner House Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Public Library partnered to honor the library’s original Carnegie Library site as the 2025 Historic Site at a special ceremony on
Carnegie Library Plaque Unveiling Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society is entering a new chapter in leadership while honoring the contributions of the past. After serving as president for nearly four years, Amy Gassen is stepping down
Downers Grove Historical Society Welcomes New Leadership Read More »
The Naramore House at 4901 Montgomery Avenue is a standout example of 1920s Spanish Revival style, with its stucco walls, clay tile roof, arched windows, wrought iron accents, and richly
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At 4901 Montgomery Avenue stands a distinctive home: the Naramore House. Built in 1927, this Spanish Revival residence remains a striking example of early 20th-century architectural style and craftsmanship. Built
The Naramore House Approved as a Historic Home Read More »
Drew Street — A One-Block Legacy with a Big Story Tucked into the north side of Downers Grove, Drew Street may be just one block long, but its name carries
What’s In A Name? Drew Street Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society awarded Lisa Rasin the 2025 Montrew Dunham Award on October 4, 2025. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and
