What’s In A Name?
Venard Road Venard Road sits in the north section of Downers Grove, its South end beginning at Ogden Avenue and winding its way north. As it stretches northward, it skirts […]
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What’s In A Name? Bush Place
The Story Behind Bush Place In this quarter’s What’s In A Name? series, we’re taking a closer look at one of Downers Grove’s smallest streets — Bush Place. Tucked away on the
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What’s In A Name? Kenyon Street
Honoring Helen Kenyon (1846-1937) March is Women’s History Month, and one Downers Grove street pays tribute to a remarkable local woman. Helen Kenyon, known as “Aunt Helen,” lived at 5427
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What’s In A Name? Challen Place
A Street Named for Challen Kelly Sievers In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 5, we’re highlighting a newer street in Downers Grove named after
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What’s In A Name? Gilbert Avenue & Gilbert Park
Gilbert Avenue & Gilbert Park That’s an intriguing question! While the exact origins aren’t fully confirmed, it’s widely believed that Gilbert Avenue was named after Norman Gilbert, an early settler
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What’s In A Name? Breasted Street
Continuing our “What’s In A Name?” series, we are highlighting Breasted Street, named in honor of Dr. James Henry Breasted (1865 – 1935). Breasted Street, located one block south of
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Carpenter Street
What’s In A Street Name? Many of the streets in Downers Grove are named for founders of Downers Grove. Our focus in this article is Carpenter Street, named in honor