Biography
(1865-1935)
Famous archeologist, Egyptologist, historian and founder of the Oriental Institute James Henry Breasted. He was born in Rockford in August of 1865. Breasted lived in Rockford until 1873 when he and his family moved to Downers Grove, IL.
Avery Coonley School Head of School, Dr. Kirsty Montgomery, Ph.D will give
The Downers Grove Historical Society will present a new plaque to recognize
FREE educational event that explains the two Downers Grove Historic Preservation programs,
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