Historical Kick-Off

The streets of Downtown Downers Grove were buzzing on Thursday evening for the unveiling of the Historical Photo Tour.

Over 60 photos are on display provided by the Downtown Management Corporation. The photos were unveiled one by one as the first group on the Photo Tour began. Here is some more information to ensure you have a wonderful experience during the Historical Photo Tour- NOW through July 18th!

Take a walk down memory lane. Walk through the streets of downtown Downers Grove and view the historic photos. Get a glimpse of what life in Downers Grove once was as you shop and dine in the boutiques and restaurants of today. Shop and Dine your way through history! Learn fun facts such as who the first person was in Downers Grove to own a car, where the stockyard was located in Downtown Downers Grove, the first building to have electricity in Downers Grove, and discover which buildings are still standing today. (Dream Interiors is one of them!!)

Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation, The Downers Grove Visitors Bureau, The Downers Grove Park District Historical Museum, The Downers Grove Historical Society, John W. Mochel, and Montrew Dunham have come together to take an indepth look at how Downtown Downers Grove has evolved over the years.


For more information on the walking tour- please visit http://www.downtowndg.org/ and get information on how to upload the podcast to your Ipod.