Theodore S Rogers
Theodore Smith Rogers, who often went by T. S. Rogers, came to Downers Grove with his father and two brothers in 1844. He lived the rest of his life in […]
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The Aubrey & Anna Snow House
The Queen Anne at 4703 Highland Avenue was submitted for inclusion in the Historic Home Program by homeowners Adam and Ann Schuhmacher who recently purchased the house. They chose the
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The Guy & Cora Belle Wheeler House
The Queen Anne house at 5217 Fairmount honorary name celebratess long-time owners, Guy and Cora Belle Wheeler, who lived in the house for nearly 50 years. Guy Wheeler worked for
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Two Queen Anne Houses recently recognized as Historic Homes
We would like to welcome two Queen Anne style homes to the Historic Home Program (HHP) program. This honorary program is sponsored by both the Downers Grove Museum and the
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Israel Blackburn Lecture at the Conference on Illinois History Annual Conference
The Downers Grove Historical Society has been invited to speak at The 26th Conference on Illinois History Annual Conference hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
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Belmont Prairie
Belmont Prairie was recognized as the 2024 Historic Site of the Year on ceremony on August 24, 2024. This prairie represents the way pioneers saw Downers Grove in 1832 when
The Pelling House
The American Foursquare at 4815 Forest Avenue is now recognized by the Historic Home Program. In 2023, this house become the 81st house and 8th American Foursquare to receive honorary
Pelling House Becomes Latest American Foursquare Recognized as Historic Home
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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The Barnhart House
The house at 5408 Carpenter Street was approved as a Historic Landmark in Downers Grove. The one and one-half story Cape Cod style home was built circa 1940. The original
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First Evangelical Church
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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