The Downers Grove Village Council recently approved plans for a new civic center complex. This seems to be a natural time to look back at how the current buildings on […]
Looking Back at the Civic Center as the Village Moves Forward Read More »
They have “appeared” in Downers Grove’s notable Main Street Cemetery just once a year in the fall for several years now, although their graves are there year-round. “They” are some
2021: Marilyn Ludwig Read More »
This farmhouse is representative of an old New England Home. David Klein was an immigrant from Alsace, France and had 9 children lived in the house and farmed 997 acres
The David Klein House Read More »
This Centennial Home was one of five homes on the west side of Downers Grove that were recognized under the Downers Grove Historical Society Centennial Home Program, that were demolished
The Edward Wooten House Read More »
By Samantha Malone, Shaw Local Media – The Downers Grove Historical Society continues to write its own history as it transitions from one president to another, with Amy Gassen being
‘Following my passion.’ Gassen takes helm of Downers Grove Historical Society Read More »
The Downers Grove Historical Society announced Dave Humphreys was the recipient of the 2021 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and contributions to
2021: Dave Humphreys Read More »
History of Downer Burial Ground Located on a small piece of ground that once was part of the original land owned by Pierce Downer, the founder of Downers Grove,
Downer Burial Ground Read More »
The home at 5234 Lyman was originally built by William Sheldon Carpenter & his wife Martha. William was the youngest child of Henry & Martha Carpenter who were among the
William S. Carpenter House Approved As Historic Home Read More »
We’re excited to announce that the planning of this event has already begun. Our team is busy working on ways to include more stops and more trivia. Mark your calendars
History on Tap Trivia Pub Crawl is Coming Back Bigger and Better than Before Read More »
On May 18th, the Main Street Cemetery Agreement between the Village and the Historical Society was renewed by the Village Council for another 10 years. This agreement, dating from 2000,
Partnership Renewed for Main Street Cemetery Read More »
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