The O.C. Gibbs House
The O.C. Gibbs House is also known as an Octagon House. Homes built in this style have eight sides and are rarely seen as only a few thousand were ever […]
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The John Wallace House
The John Wallace house was demolished sometime between 1998-2006 after the Downers Grove Park District acquired the property. This home sat on a 20-acre plot of land that is now
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The J. Thomas Bunning House
This house is quite the traveler. Its original address is 1116 Gilbert; it was moved to 1123 Gilbert in 1954 and then was moved to 5307 Belmont in 2001. The
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The A.C. Riddler House
This is a two story wood house with double hung windows. The front door is original and the house still contains its wavy windows. It has its original woodwork and
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The Lyman House
This property was originally owned by Orange Lyman who was an preacher and early settler of Downers Grove. The home was once believed to be a stop on the Underground
The Frank R. Owens House
Records show the original owners built the home for $1,500. The original owner joined the Klondike and while he was gone lost the home to foreclosure. The home is now
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The William Singleterry House
This is a lovely turn of the century home.
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The Israel Blodgett House
This house was originally a 1.5 story building with a lean to kitchen. The kitchen was added on the west side in the 1890’s. The east family room was added
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The Stanley House
It seems this home was one of many that the family owned. They bought many of the lots and sold them off.
The Joseph Staiger House
There are 11 rooms in this historical home. It features 10 ft. ceilings, oak flooring, 10” baseboards, beaded mouldings, 5 panel doors, 2 pocket doors and none of the woodwork
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