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SUMMARY:Preserving Your Home & Its History
DESCRIPTION:Do you live in a home that’s more than 50 years old?\nDo you feel the history of your home\, or the actual home itself\, is worthy of preserving?\nIf either of these options interest you\, then you don’t want to miss this FREE educational event: “Preserving Your Home And its History” to learn about the two Downers Grove historic preservation programs. \nThe Village of Downers Grove will be presenting their Landmarking Program\, while the Downers Grove Historical Society will present the Historic Home Program. \nThere will also be plenty of time reserved to answer your questions. \n6:30 pm – Social\n7:00 pm – Presentation \nMark your calendar! Free to the public!\nDinner and drinks will be available for purchase. \nSOLD OUT!\nTo be added to the wait list\, click here.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/hhp2024/
LOCATION:Another Round Bar & Grill\, 5141 Main St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,registration-tickets
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T203000
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CREATED:20240303T194336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T205441Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Avery Coonley School
DESCRIPTION:Avery Coonley School Head of School\, Dr. Kirsty Montgomery\, Ph.D will give a presentation on the history and architecture of this wonderful historic private school in Downers Grove. Following the presentation\, small group guided tours will be available. \n\n6:00 Reception on the patio with Refreshments included\n6:45 Program\n7:30 Tours See note below regarding the Tour waitlist\n\nAbout Dr. Montgomery\nDr. Kirsty Montgomery is a British-born educator and administrator with a BA from Northwestern and two MAs and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Dr. Montgomery has taught history to 3-12 grades. She served on the faculty of the Illinois Math and Science Academy and Omniscope Academy as well as teaching at Oakton Community College\, Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development\, and the University of Chicago. She has presented at academic conferences across the globe and has published several articles\, book entries\, and publications. Dr. Montgomery was most recently Head of School at Lakeview Academy in Georgia and prior to that\, she led Northwestern’s Osher Institute. \nAbout the School\nAvery Coonley school was selected as the Historical Society’s Historic Site of the Year in 2006. To learn more\, click here. \n\nIf Tours are sold out… \n…there will be a waitlist at the door. If you would like to tour the school\, you can come a few minutes early and get on the waitlist. Unclaimed tour tickets will be given in the order on the waitlist. You must attend the event to get on the waitlist.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/the-history-of-avery-coonley-school/
LOCATION:Avery Coonley School\, 1400 Maple Ave.\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T000000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240702T154844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T171359Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit on Sears Kit Homes
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit runs from Summer 2024 through Spring 2025.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-on-sears-kit-homes/
LOCATION:The Downers Grove Museum\, 831 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,DG Park District Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240301T164026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T180924Z
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SUMMARY:1846 Blodgett House Plaque Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Downers Grove Historical Society will present a plaque to the Downers Grove Museum that recognizes the 1846 Blodgett House as being a part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/museum-plaque-presentation/
LOCATION:1846 Blodgett House\, 831 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,FoundersFest
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240225T183018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T011624Z
UID:15947-1714822200-1714825800@dghistory.org
SUMMARY:Founder of the Year Ceremony: Israel Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Free to the public. \nDG Historical Society is pleased to announce Israel Larry Blackburn as the Founder of the Year for 2024. \nIsrael Larry Blackburn was born into slavery on a plantation in Kentucky in 1818. He lived there until 1865\, when he joined the Union Army and was assigned to the 124th U.S. Colored Infantry.  He earned the rank of sergeant before his discharge six months later. \nBlackburn then moved his family north to Downers Grove. \nTo learn more\, click here >
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/2024-foty/
LOCATION:Main Street Cemetery\, 5158 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,FoundersFest
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240301T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T174909Z
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SUMMARY:Walking the Grove
DESCRIPTION:Walk through a small-town/suburban downtown\, through leafy historic neighborhoods\, and on a trail through one of DuPage county’s oldest Forest Preserves. \nRegistration for the self-guided or group walk will be at the Downers Grove Museum Annex at 831 Maple any time between 9 am and 11 am. The group walk will begin at 9:30\, self-guided walkers can begin any time after registration. \nStart Location:\nDowners Grove History Museum Annex\n831 Maple Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL \nRegister: On-site only \nGroup walk begins at 9:30 \nHosted by www.windycitywalkers.org
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/walking-grove/
LOCATION:The Downers Grove Museum\, 831 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational Event,FoundersFest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240209T185743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T150359Z
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SUMMARY:“The 1846 Blodgett House” Documentary Premiere & Tivoli Theatre Tour
DESCRIPTION:1846 Blodgett House\nJoin us for the movie premiere of History Happens Here: The 1846 Blodgett House\, a documentary about the Blodgett family\, their home and the underground railroad and abolitionists in Downers Grove. \nPrior to the presentation of the film Jim Toth will be recognized by the Downers Grove Historical Society as the Historian of the Year 2024\, an honor the society uses to recognize individuals who have significantly promoted and preserved Downers Grove History. \nA bar/concessions stand will be open for the entire event. \nPresented by: Jim Toth’s Node Films\, Downers Grove Historical Society & Classic Cinemas \nLocation: Tivoli Theater \n6:00 Doors Open / Wurlitzer Performance\n6:30 Tivoli Theatre History Presentation\n6:50 Presentation of the 2024 Historian of the Year Award\n7:00 Underground Railroad Documentary Premiere\n7:20 Intermission\n7:30 Tivoli Tours – Take a Tour!  [Tours are sold out\, but tickets to the movie premiere are still available] \nCost:\nMembers: $10 with tour / Free without tour\nNon-members: $20 with tour / $5 without tour [ Become a member now ]
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event,FoundersFest
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240301T160159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T040351Z
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SUMMARY:Setting the Record Straight: What Caused the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the time period of our Founder of the Year as we investigate the causes of the Civil War\, presented by an Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum historian. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince the Civil War began\, there has been confusion and misinformation about its political and social causes- yet these conversations often leave out what people actually said and did at the time. Join Christian McWhirter\, Lincoln Historian for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum\, for an examination of primary sources from the Civil War and what they tell us about the causes of America’s greatest conflict. \n\n\n\nFree to the public \nRegistration: www.dgpl.fyi/founders-fest
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/causes-of-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Downers Grove Public Library\, 1050 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational Event,FoundersFest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240301T154238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T032715Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to Table: Heirloom Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Downers Grove Museum to learn about heirloom plant varieties and historic farming practices! Try historic herbs and winter greens. Take a turn at using both pre-historic as well as pioneer-type farming equipment and reenact fun springtime traditions to help the season’s first plantings. Program will be held indoors and outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. (An adult must accompany their children.) Register: www.dgparks.org
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/farm-to-table-heirloom-gardening-2/
LOCATION:The Downers Grove Museum\, 831 Maple Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:Community Event,DG Park District Event,Educational Event,FoundersFest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240301T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T221905Z
UID:16017-1714208400-1714215600@dghistory.org
SUMMARY:Lyman Woods Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Downers Grove Historical Society’s FoundersFest events. Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance is supporting FoundersFest again this year and celebrating spring with a guided Wildflower Walk in Lyman Woods. The group of hikers will depart at 9:00 AM from the Interpretive Center. The group will be limited to about 15 participants and should expect to spend about 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the woods and fields of this high quality nature preserve. Register: http://www.pdha.org: www.pdha.org
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/lyman-woods-wildflower-walk-2/
LOCATION:Lyman Woods Interpretive Center\, 901 31st Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational Event,FoundersFest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance":MAILTO:Info@PDHA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240203T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T215157Z
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SUMMARY:Mochel Video Encore & Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are hosting an encore presentation of The Mochel Family video.\nDo you remember Mochel’s Hardware or have you ever wondered for whom “Mochel Drive” was named? Take a stroll through Downers Grove History from 1884-1996 through the eyes of John and Doris Mochel as they recount tales of growing up in Downers and of their iconic Mochel’s Hardware Store. This film\, by Downers Grove filmmaker\, Jim Toth\, is packed with a treasure trove of private pictures from the Mochel Family Archives and depicts a life of hand pumping water at the kitchen sink\, outhouses\, coal bins and ice houses. Learn how John and Doris came together and built their future. Follow the lives of John’s grandfather\, father and John\, the three owners of this legendary Main Street hardware store-plus all the major events of each era: the Roaring ’20s\, the Great Depression\, World War II\, the Zephyr crash and the Main Street fire. John\, age 97\, will be joining us in person for a Q&A session along with filmmaker Jim Toth. Downers Grove Historical Society members will then be able to stay for the 2024 Annual Meeting. \nIf you like history\, you will love this event! \nWe hope you will join us.\n \nDate:           Saturday\, March 9\, from 12:30 to 3:00pm\nLocation:  Alter Brewing Company\, Barrel Room\, 2300 Wisconsin Ave.\n12:30pm:  Check in & Social Hour.\nComplimentary Angelo’s Pizza will be served.\n(Beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase)\n1:00pm:   Program begins\n1:45pm:    Q&A session ending at 2:00pm\n2:00pm:   Intermission\n2:15pm:    Annual Member Meeting ending at 3:00pm\nNew members may join before the film or during the intermission.\nMembers may attend just the Annual Meeting without watching the film. [Please RSVP by clicking on “Get Tickets Now” button below]\nPrice:       Free for DG Historical Society Members and $5 for non-members \nWatch the Trailer:
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/the-mochel-family-video-encore-presentation-annual-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Alter Brewing Company – Barrel Room\, 2300 Wisconsin Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20240120T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T060624Z
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SUMMARY:The Mochel Family Video
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through Downers Grove History from 1884-1996 through the eyes of John and Doris Mochel as they recount tales of growing up in Downers and of the iconic Mochel’s Hardware store. This film\, by Downers Grove filmmaker\, Jim Toth\, is packed with a treasure trove of private pictures from the Mochel Family Archives and depicts a life of hand pumping water at the kitchen sink\, outhouse\, coal bins and ice houses. Follow the lives of John’s grandfather\, father and John\, the three owners of this legendary Main Street hardware store. Plus all the major events of each era: the Roaring ’20s\, the Great Depression\, World War II\, the Zephyr crash and the Main Street fire. John\, who turns 98 in May\, will be joining us in person to participate in a Q&A session along with filmmaker Jim Toth. If you like history\, you will love this event! \nHope you will join us. \n \nDate: Saturday\, February 17\, from 12:30 to 2:00pm\nLocation: Alter Brewing Company\, Barrel Room\, 2300 Wisconsin Ave.\n12:30pm: Check in & Social Hour. Dan’s Pizza will be served. (Beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase)\n1:00pm: Program begins\n1:45pm: Q&A session ending at 2:00pm. \nFree for DG Historical Society Members and $5 for non-members. \nWatch the Trailer:
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/the-mochel-family-video/
LOCATION:Alter Brewing Company – Barrel Room\, 2300 Wisconsin Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20230418T022407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T022240Z
UID:4807-1683363600-1683370800@dghistory.org
SUMMARY:Lyman Woods Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Downers Grove Historical Society and Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance invite you to celebrate Founders Day in Downers Grove with a self-paced walk with written directions and map. \nStart Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nA group walk will begin at 9:30 for those who wish to walk together.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/lyman-woods-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Lyman Woods\, 901 31st St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance":MAILTO:Info@PDHA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20230216T200414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T023307Z
UID:4100-1678388400-1678392000@dghistory.org
SUMMARY:The Architectural Styles of Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Are you intrigued by architecture and history? Would you like to learn more about the different architectural styles in Downers Grove? If so\, please join us for this informative\, in-depth presentation given by architect Douglas Gilbert. \nRegister Now! \nOur annual membership meeting will take place immediately following the presentation. \nDouglas Gilbert is an Illinois-based architect and preservation consultant with over 20 years of experience preserving and restoring historic homes and buildings. His practice focuses on restoration and rehabilitation\, building assessments\, historic structure reports\, tax-credit consulting\, and architectural surveys\, and National Register nominations. Doug is the past chair of the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council\, which reviews National Register nominations for the State of Illinois.
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/the-architectural-styles-of-downers-grove/
LOCATION:Another Round Bar & Grill\, 5141 Main St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20220426T155902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T023226Z
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SUMMARY:Oaks in the Grove
DESCRIPTION:One of the key elements for Pierce Downer when choosing a site to settle was a grove of oaks for timber and firewood. We’ll take a look at these important trees from pre-settlement to today. Discover the many ways humans\, birds\, animals and insects have used and treasured oaks. \nHeather Prince has been a part of the green industry for more than 20 years in numerous facets from public to private. She currently balances a busy freelance writing and teaching schedule with her role as email marketing manager for The Garden of Words and co-founder of Midwest Garden Stories. She firmly believes anyone can garden and everyone will fall in love with plants given the chance.  Follow Heather at www.fearlessgardening.net. \nThis meeting will be held in the Multipurpose Room at the 4500 Belmont Ave\, Downers Grove \nEach attendee will receive a FREE RED OAK SEEDLING (18”-24”) TO EVERY ATTENDEE!  ** \nFounders Day celebrates the history of Downers Grove and the early settlers who founded it.  It entails a week-long series of history-focused events hosted by 8 different community groups coordinated by the Downers Grove Historical Society in partnership with the Downers Grove Museum. \nInfo about the Northern Red Oak \nQuercus rubra: https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/northern-red-oak/
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/oaks-in-the-grove/
LOCATION:Downers Grove Recreation Center\, 4500 Belmont Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T193621
CREATED:20230816T170629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T210718Z
UID:7933-1586111400-1586118600@dghistory.org
SUMMARY:The History and Significance of the American Foursquare
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Downers Grove Historical Society \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 5\, 2020\nTime: 6:30 social / 7:00 presentation\nLocation:\nEmmett’s Brewing Company\n5200 Main Street\, Downers Grove\nCost: Free \nDave and Amy Gassen will give a presentation on the American Foursquare\, a type of house popular from approximately 1900 to 1930. Some of the topics that will be discussed are the typical characteristics\, the historic significance\, and its prevalence in Downers Grove. \nPlease join us at this fun venue to learn more about this classic home! Food and drinks will be available for purchase\, or just come for a fun and educational evening. \nSpace is limited so reserve a seat using the following link:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/zvtxztz
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/the-history-and-significance-of-the-american-foursquare/
LOCATION:Emmett’s Brewery Company\, 5200 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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