Princeholm
This landmarked Queen Anne style home was built in 1893 for Earl H. Prince and his wife Minnie and was designed by architect and carpenter J.B. Moss. It includes a […]
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Underground Railroad Monument
As early as the 1830’s enslaved persons made their way to freedom crossing through Illinois on their way north to Canada. They traveled on the Underground Railroad. Downers Grove historians
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2017: Israel Blodgett
Israel Porter Blodgett was an early settler of Downers Grove and noted abolitionist. He was very active in the underground railroad. In 2023, his home was acknowledged as an official
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The Frank Rogers House
This landmarked house represents the distinguishing characteristics of a bungalow. The term “bungalow” is derived from the Hindi word “bangle” meaning a low house with a porch. Bungalows were built
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The Lottie McDougall House
This landmarked Victorian house still has its original woodwork, doors and built-in cabinets. Some modifications to the home include enclosing the front porch, enlarging the kitchen, adding a bathroom and
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Israel Porter Blodgett
Israel Porter Blodgett was an early settler of Downers Grove and noted abolitionist. He was very active in the underground railroad. In 2023, his home was acknowledged as an official
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Fairview Train Station
The landmarked Fairview Train Station was constructed in 1916 and was designed and built by the staff of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad replacing the first station built in
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2017: Carol Wandschneider
The Downers Grove Historical Society is honored to recognize Carol Wandschneider as the 2017 Historian of the Year. Downers Grove is a richer place for Carol’s numerous achievements. Her efforts
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Sad News: Montrew Goetz Dunham passed away
Montrew Goetz Dunham of Downers Grove, 97, passed away peacefully January 8, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, surrounded by family, after a brief illness. She was born
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The Venard House
John Venard built this landmarked Craftsman style American Foursquare in 1914 and lived in the house with his wife Frieda and daughters Ruth and Florence. John was a Downers Grove
