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Built circa 1927, the George Graves House is a Sears Kit Home “Del Rey” model. The mortgage was secured from Sears Trustee Walker O. Lewis on May 17, 1927 for […]
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This 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 and
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The McVean house was built in 1895 for John and Leona McVean. This Centennial Home is part of the Straube Subdivision. It is a Victorian Home with 4” clapboard and
t Edward Bunting Jr. was selected by the Downers Grove Historical Society as the 2022 Historian of the Year. If anyone could be called the official photographer of Downers Grove’s
2022: Edward Bunting Jr. Read More »
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
40 Homes now Recognized as Part of the Historic Home Program Read More »
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,
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
Society Announces Greg Elisha as New Vice President Read More »
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
From Swamp to Park: Patriots Park Read More »
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 »
