2019: Helen Meyers
Each year the Downers Grove Historical Society recognizes a person who has contributed to the Society’s mission of celebrating and preserving Downers Grove history. We are proud to recognize long […]
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App guides visitors to historic Main Street Cemetery in Downers Grove
By F. Amanda Tugade, Shaw Local News Network – DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Historical Society just launched an app to help visitors of the Main Street Cemetery learn more about
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Main Street Cemetery
In 1856, Samuel Curtiss donated part of his sheep pasture for use as a cemetery. He was later paid $15 for the land, money from individuals who formed a cemetery
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Board Renames Downers Grove Museum Annex After Montrew R. Dunham
By Downers Grove Park District – On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Downers Grove Park District Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to rename the Annex at the Downers Grove Museum
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2018: Walter Blanchard
Walter Blanchard was honored by the Downers Grove Historical Society as the 2018 Founder of the Year. Walter Blanchard was one of the first pioneers of Downers Grove and most prominent citizens
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Downers Grove Historical Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By Bob Rakow, Suburban Life, Shaw Local Media – The Downers Grove Historical Society celebrated some history of its own Nov. 3 when it commemorated its 50th anniversary. Members of the
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2018: Joyce Tumea
Each year the Downers Grove Historical Society recognizes a person who has contributed to the Society’s mission of celebrating and preserving Downers Grove history. We are proud to recognize Joyce
The Lyman Clifford House
The landmarked Lyman Clifford House is a vernacular Upright and Wing house which was popular from the 1870s through the 1920s. Upright and Wing is a house type that typically
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Penner Building
This building, which was built circa 1894, represents a part of the early history of Downers Grove. Conrad Penner was born in Germany in 1862 and came to America as
The Ernest E Bunge House
This landmarked craftsman style bungalow features a low-pitched jerkinhead (clipped) gable roof with wide eaves, dark tapestry brick, and three over, double hung windows. The home was purchased by Juanita
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