This category is for places that are significant to Downers Grove history.
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 […]
Girl Scout Cabin at Maple Grove Forest Preserve Read More »
Gerardus J. Verbeck was the first owner of this house. The land that the house sits on was originally owned by E.H. Prince.
The Gerardus J. Verbeck House Read More »
Built circa 1926, this Historic Home was on the Sears Home list for a long time. It was thought to be a Sears Puritan Kit Home. Upon inspection of the
The Allen J. Krietzer House Read More »
The home at 1240 Gilbert is identified as a Dutch Colonial and was built circa 1925. Dutch Colonial is a style of domestic architecture, primarily characterized by gambrel roofs having
This is a Victorian home with hardwood floors, stained glass windows and 2 fireplaces. Mr. Sucher’s father was a blacksmith and a mail carrier for Downers Grove.
The Lewis Sucher House Read More »
Sebastian Schwer was a well-known carpenter in Downers Grove. He built his own house. It has a Limestone Foundation and the joists in the basement show marks of a water
The Sebastian Schwer House Read More »
Built circa 1893, this Historic Home is a Queen Anne style home. Notable Queen Anne features of the home are wood shingles in the front gable on the 3rd floor
The W.J. Herring & J.O. Daily House Read More »
Built circa 1915 by Orlando Edward F. & Anna Hecht, this home is an excellent example of an American Foursquare. A typical Foursquare has a rectangular footprint, a hip roof
The O. Edward F. & Anna Hecht House Read More »
This charming home has seen an added powder room, pantry and a finished third floor. At one time the Klein family lived here. They owned a grocery store in town.
The George P. Luce House Read More »
5123 Main Street In 1940, Herb Karroll opened Herbert’s for Men and Boys at this location. Herbert’s was briefly owned by Goldblatt’s. Laurie Handelsman acquired the store in 1945 and
Herberts for Men and Boys Read More »
Copyright 2024 Downers Grove Historical Society. All rights reserved.
