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 […]
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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 & 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
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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
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The John Rehm Jr House
In 2025, the John Rehm House earned its place on Downers Grove’s list of Historic Homes, recognized for its architectural significance. Nestled on the charming, one-block-long Ross Court—just west of
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The Henry Bush House
The Henry Bush House: A Legacy Rooted in Downers Grove 5239 Carpenter Street in Downers Grove is a striking Queen Anne-style home that immediately catches the eye. Its gingerbread trim,
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The Louis Leibundguth House
This 19th-century building at 947 Maple Avenue was originally used as a residence but has been repurposed for commercial use in recent years. The Downers Grove Park District owns this
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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.
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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 & 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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