History Happens Here: The Mochel Family
A DGHS Docuseries by Jim Toth While I hadn’t grown up in Downers Grove, I have lived and raised my two children here for nearly a decade now. Within that […]
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New Year Renew!
As we toast the new year it’s time to make our resolutions. The membership committee’s resolution is to launch an awesome renewal campaign. So as you start the new year,
Find Out the History of Your Home
The Historic Home Program is a partnership between the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum. The program’s mission is to preserve the history of our community’s architecture
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2022: John Manning Wells
John Manning Wells was chosen as the 2022 Founder of the Year. As part of the Downers Grove Founders Day activities, his selection was celebrated at a ceremony at the Downers Grove
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History on Tap Serves Up Another Round of History & Fun
On November 10, 2022, Main Street Downers Grove was filled with participants from our 3rd annual History on Tap pub crawl. Over 225 participants enjoyed beverages at each of the
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Allen Wheeler
Allen Wheeler was Civil War veteran and early landowner in Downers Grove. Allen was born in Syracuse, New York and came to Illinois in 1844 when he was just 4
John Manning “Daddy” Wells
John Manning Wells was chosen as the 2022 Founder of the Year. As part of the Downers Grove Founders Day activities, his selection was celebrated at a ceremony at the Downers Grove
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Pauline Wandschneider
Pauline Wandschneider was a noted local historian, and founder of the Downers Grove Historical Society. Pauline Wandschneider moved to Downers Grove in 1936 with her husband Fritz and two daughters.
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Carol Wandschneider
Carol Wandschneider was a local Downers Grove historian, tireless researcher, and former board member of the Downers Grove Historical Society. Daughter of Fritz and Pauline Wandschneider, Carol was raised in
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