Thanks to Tom and Marlene Schroder, the American Foursquare at 4815 Forest Avenue is now recognized by the Historic Home Program. This house becomes the 81st house and 8th American […]
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If you lived in Downers Grove before 1960, you might remember what the northeast corner of Maple Avenue and Main Street looked like back them. Today, the corner is the
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5300 Main Street Blacksmith and ironworker, James William Sucher, erected this humble brick building in 1875 as his smithy. James and his father, Phillip, established the business in 1854. This is
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This third child of Mary Alzina Paige Pratt and Washington Burdett Pratt died after just twelve short days of life in March 1856. Her mother also died as result of
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Albert was the eldest of the three children of Jeanette Kenyon and Elijah Root, and grandson of Abigail Stearns and Martin Root, to be buried in the Main Street Cemetery. He
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James was the son of Jeanette Kenyon and Elijah Root, and granddaughter of Abigail Stearns and Martin Root. He was one of three young siblings to be interred here. James
Helen was the daughter of Jeanette Kenyon and Elijah Root, and granddaughter of Abigail Stearns and Martin Root. Like many children of the time, she died as a small child.
Amos Root was one of the sons of Abigail Stearns and Martin Root. He is the only child buried in the family plot in the Main Street Cemetery. Amos was
Gerald Smith was the son of John K. Smith and Eliza Smith. He and his brother John are remembered for their Civil War Service with a brass plaque at the
John Smith was the son of John K. Smith and Eliza Smith. He and his brother Gerald are remembered for their Civil War Service with a brass plaque at the
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