2022: Edward Bunting Jr.
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce that Edward Bunting Jr. has been selected to be the 2022 Historian of the Year. If anyone could be called the […]
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40 Homes now Recognized as Part of the Historic Home Program
In 2021, the Historic Home Program approved thirteen new homes in the program increasing the total to 40 homes. When added to the 40 homes that are part of the
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Flag Day
This picture of the Birth of the American Flag reminds us of June 14 the day each year we celebrate Flag Day. The Flag Resolution passed on June 14, 1777,
Society Announces Greg Elisha as New Vice President
The Downers Grove Historical Society announces the appointment of Greg Elisha as its next Vice President. As co-chair of the Events Committee, Greg oversees the Society’s event marketing and branding
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From Swamp to Park: Patriots Park
It is hard to believe that this beautiful park was once just a piece of swamp land in Downers Grove. The story of when it was transformed into Patriots Park
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Looking Back at the Civic Center as the Village Moves Forward
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
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2021: Marilyn Ludwig
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
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The David Klein House
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
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The Edward Wooten House
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
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‘Following my passion.’ Gassen takes helm of Downers Grove Historical Society
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
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