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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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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Girl Scout Cabin at Maple Grove Forest Preserve
The former Girl Scouts Cabin in the Maple Grove Forest Preserve was the inspiration of John “Daddy” Wells. John, as a prominent resident of Downers Grove, was concerned about the
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Jewel Foods
5157 Main Street In August of 1951, a brand new ultra-modern Jewel Food Store opened at this location with over 6500 people attending a grand opening celebration held in the
Eichmann Motor Sales
5101 Mochel Drive Before the addition of Mochel Drive in 2006, this location was 945 Burlington Avenue. In the 1940s, Eichmann Motor Sales sold Nash automobiles here. From the 1950s through 1970s,
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The John Holland House
This home was one of five homes on the west side of Downers Grove that were recognized under the Downers Grove Historical Society Centennial Home Program, that were demolished and
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The George Binder House
This home was one of five homes on the west side of Downers Grove that were recognized under the Downers Grove Historical Society Centennial Home Program, that were demolished and
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The Ella Beaudette House
This Centennial Home was in the Prince Subdivision. This home, which was located close to downtown, was demolished sometime after 2013 and replaced by a modern farmhouse, typical of the
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The Abraham Wells House
This home was one of five homes on the west side of Downers Grove that were recognized under the Downers Grove Historical Society Centennial Home Program, that were demolished and
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