| In addition to
our
natural heritage, Downers Grove enjoys
an immense cultural heritage,
with widely varied neighborhoods,
historic buildings and sites. Prince
Pond as well as the historic
Prince subdivision harkens back to
an earlier period of Downers
Grove. The downtown business
district reflects small town life with
modern amenities.
Historic Preservation in Downers
Grove:
The
Village Council adopted a new Historic
Preservation Ordinance
on December 15, 2015. The new
ordinance was the result of
extensive
community participation at both the
Architectural Design Review Board
(ADRB) / Ad Hoc Subcommittee on
Historic Preservation meetings and
Village Council meetings. More
information is available on the Historic
Preservation page of the
Village website.
What
can we learn from the fate of the
Edwards House?
In
June 2016 after
a seven month struggle, the historic
and picturesque Edwards House on
Maple Avenue was demolished to make
way for a five story, 55 unit
condominium building. Please click
here to read a detailed
account of how this loss of a
significant historic home evolved.
Is your
home a Historic Landmark?
The
State
of Illinois surveyed buildings in
the Village in the early 1970s.
The Village has reviewed the survey
and mapped the buildings that were
identified by the State. Many of the
buildings have retained their
historic character and significance.
Check out the Village’s Interactive
Maps to
see if your home is a potential
Landmark.
How do I
make my property a Historic
Landmark?
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