The Henry Bush House joined the list of Historic Homes in Downers Grove in 2025. This home was accepted based in architectural significance and significant person criteria.

This home is an excellent example of Queen Anne style. Queen Anne features include intricate trim with gingerbread details, front gable, tower bay, short wing extension (a gabled ell), large windows, leaded glass windows and transoms.

The house was named for Henry Bush owned a farm at what is now the intersection of Belmont and Hitchcock Avenues.   He served as township assessor and on the State Board of Equalization of Taxes.

Home photography by Slav Polinski.