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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
Downtown Downers Grove was full of excitement last Thursday as the Downers Grove Historical Society hosted its annual History on Tap event. The lively pub crawl brought together local history
In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th, we’re remembering Downers Grove’s own Fred Faulkner Lester — a Navy Corpsman whose bravery at the Battle of Okinawa during World War
Built in 1931, the home at at 4425 Wilson Avenue has recently been accepted in the Downers Grove Historic Home Program. The house is a beautifully restored Tudor Revival home
The Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Public Library partnered to honor the library’s original Carnegie Library site as the 2025 Historic Site at a special ceremony on
The Downers Grove Historical Society is entering a new chapter in leadership while honoring the contributions of the past. After serving as president for nearly four years, Amy Gassen is stepping down
At 4901 Montgomery Avenue stands a distinctive home: the Naramore House. Built in 1927, this Spanish Revival residence remains a striking example of early 20th-century architectural style and craftsmanship. Built
Drew Street — A One-Block Legacy with a Big Story Tucked into the north side of Downers Grove, Drew Street may be just one block long, but its name carries
The Historic Home located at 5427 Main Street is one of the oldest homes in Downers Grove. The structure was built as the Baptist Church’s parsonage in 1865. The home
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce it has chosen the Downers Grove Library as its “Historic Site of the Year.” This year was specially chosen as 2025
