Henry Selig
Downers Grove “Tonsorial” Artist in the 1880s Born in Germany in 1850, Henry Selig immigrated to America in 1875. He married Agusta, and together they raised several children. By the […]
Places
This category is for places that are significant to Downers Grove history.
The Halkier House
The Halkier House at 4616 Linscott Avenue joined the list of Historic Homes in Downers Grove in 2025. This home has been identified as having a Bungalow architecture with a
The Eva and Henry Faul House
The home at 5430 Washington Street has been officially recognized as a Historic Home by the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum. It earned this designation due
The Eva and Henry Faul House Read More »
The Philip & Emily Sucher House
The home at 1135 Maple Avenue has been approved by the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Museum as a Historic Home, qualifying for that status due to
The Philip & Emily Sucher House Read More »
The John Rehm Jr House
The John Rehm House joined the list of Historic Homes in Downers Grove in 2025. This home was accepted based in architectural significance. This home is located on the one-block
The John Rehm Jr House Read More »
The Henry Bush House
The Henry Bush House joined the list of Historic Homes in Downers Grove in 2025. This home was accepted based in architectural significance and significant person criteria. This home is
The Henry Bush House Read More »
The Louis Leibundguth House
This 19th century building at 947 Maple Ave was originally used as a residence but in recent years has been repurposed for commercial use. This building is owned by the
The Louis Leibundguth House Read More »
The William Straube House
The Queen Anne house at 5256 Fairmount Avenue has an honorary name that celebrates long-time owner, William Straube. Members of the Straube family owned the house from 1893 to 1945.
The William Straube House Read More »
Gostyn
After the Civil War, an influx of Catholic Polish immigrants came to Downers Grove. They lived on the east side of Downers Grove near the location of the modern-day St.
The Aubrey and 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
The Aubrey and Anna Snow House Read More »
