J W. Nash Store (dry goods) - Corner of Burlington and Main
J W. Nash Store (dry goods) - Corner of Burlington and Main

Timeline

Downers Grove is Incorporated

In 1873 approval was given for village incorporation, with 49 aye votes and 38 nays.

T. S. Rogers was chosen first village president, serving sixteen years.

Operating expenses that year were $600, half spent for streets and alleys.

The first sidewalk of two inch planks was built along Maple Avenue.

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