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Downers Grove Historical Society
United States
Registrace 25. 10. 2016
We believe that by promoting the rich and unique history of Downers Grove we can create a strong sense of place and a vibrant community for residents, businesses, and well as visitors.
Ed Bunting Historian of the Year Ceremony - October 8, 2022
00:06 Opening Remarks, Liz Chalberg - Immediate Past President
09:34 Bill Friedrich - Battalion Chief, Downers Grove Fire Department
12:51 Bob Barnett - Mayor of Downers Grove
15:58 Joyce Tumea - Committee Member, Historical Society Recognition Committee
18:28 Bruce Swanson - Chairperson, Historical Society Recognition Committee
22:57 Ed Bunting Speaks
28:37 Greg Elisha - Vice President, Downers Grove Historical Society
09:34 Bill Friedrich - Battalion Chief, Downers Grove Fire Department
12:51 Bob Barnett - Mayor of Downers Grove
15:58 Joyce Tumea - Committee Member, Historical Society Recognition Committee
18:28 Bruce Swanson - Chairperson, Historical Society Recognition Committee
22:57 Ed Bunting Speaks
28:37 Greg Elisha - Vice President, Downers Grove Historical Society
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Downtown Downers Grove: Catch the Spirit
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This video was produced about 2000 to promote Downtown Downers Grove to prospective new businesses. It features exterior and interior shots of many Downers Grove businesses.
History Happens Here - The Tivoli Theatre
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This is a story about circumstance and opportunity, and how one dedicated family, the Johnsons, turned this single theater screen into 137 screens, becoming Classic Cinemas, the largest movie theater business in the state of Illinois, and 39th largest in the U.S.
Abigail Stearns Root Founder of the Year Ceremony - May 6, 2023
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Abigail Stearns Root Founder of the Year Ceremony - May 6, 2023
Belmont Golf Club: Historic Site 2023 - April 29, 2023
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Belmont Golf Club: Historic Site 2023 - April 29, 2023
History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theatre - Trailer
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A documentary about the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove, Illinois featuring interviews with the theater's owners, Willis and Shirley Johnson, as well as archival footage of the theater's history. The documentary will follow the Johnsons' journey to purchase and restore the theater, and explores the theater's role in the community. The movie has been released on this CZcams Channel is available ...
Extraordinary Options Living in Downers Grove
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This video provides a brief glimpse into Downers Grove life in 1993.
Downers Grove Historical Society presents The Mochel Family
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This documentary explores the history of the Mochel family and their lives growing up in Downers Grove. Charles Mochel operated the main street Mochel Hardware for 60 years. His store would continue after his death run by his son and grandson John who is featured in this film. The store was open for 111 years and closed in 1995.
James Dohren Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony - May 7, 2022
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00:05:14 Bruce Swanson Introduction 01:35:47 Lois Sterba 08:35:00 Rich Samonte 32:10:00 Bruce Swanson Closing
John Manning Wells Founder of the Year Ceremony - May 7, 2022
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John Manning Wells Founder of the Year Ceremony - May 7, 2022
The Downers Grove Main Street Cemetery, a film by Jim Toth, narrated by Lois Sterba
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This 14 minute film by director Jim Toth features Downers Grove Historical Society Historian Lois Sterba telling the story of the Downers Grove Main Street Cemetery from it's early beginnings through today. Credits: Narrated and Hosted by Lois Sterba Written and Researched by Lois Sterba Produced and Directed by Jim Toth Camera: Jim Toth Editor: Jim Toth Assistant Camera/Grip: Langston Toth Spe...
2020 Montrew Dunham Award Reception for Floyd Mizener - July 25, 2020
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On July 25, 2020, Dr. Floyd Mizener was recognized as the 2020 recipient of the Downers Grove Historical Society's Montrew Dunham. The ceremony was held outside on the Downers Grove Museum campus. 00:00 Introductory Remarks by Liz Chalberg, Historical Society President 01:00 Felicia Camacho, Museum Recreational Supervisor 02:32 Liz Chalberg 06:35 Andrea Kinsella, MDA Committee 12:00 Remarks by ...
Carol Wandschneider Celebration of Life - July 24, 2021 - Closing Remarks - Polly Buchanan
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Carol Wandschneider Celebration of Life - July 24, 2021. This event was captured on 9 separate videos, one for each part of the ceremony 1 Welcome - Felicia Camacho, Recreation Supervisor of Historical Programming (this video) 2. Toast to Carol - Polly Buchanan, Carol's sister 3. Carol Spitler, Colleague and Friend 4. Mary Kay Nelson, Past Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution 5. Robin M...
Marilyn Ludwig Historian of the Year Ceremony - October 16, 2021
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This event took place October 16, 2021 at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. 00:00 Introduction by Liz Chalberg, Historical Society President 04:03 Bob Barnett, Mayor, Village of Downers Grove 08:00 Lois Sterba, Historical Society Director & Living Cemetery Event Coordinator 15:10 Andrew Marron, Former Student 19:45 Joyce Tumea, Friend and member of Grove Players & Histo...
2021 Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony for Dave Humphreys - September 18, 2021
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Dave Humphreys is the 2021 Montrew Dunham Award recipient. The award ceremony was held on September 18, 2021 at the Montrew Dunham History Center, 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. 00:00 Pre-ceremony entertainment by Trillium 33:38 Introductory Remarks by Liz Chalberg, Historical Society President 37:15 Bob Barnett, Downers Grove Mayor 43:00 Pastor Scott Oberman, Senior Pastor at the F...
Pierce Downer Burial Ground Interpretive Sign Dedication - October 23, 2021
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Pierce Downer Burial Ground Interpretive Sign Dedication - October 23, 2021
The Life and Times of James Henry Breasted
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The Life and Times of James Henry Breasted
Lived in Downers Grove from 1981 to 1994. It really was a good place to grow up. It disappoints me how much has changed downtown. I know things change but hate that so much has.
I loved the tvoli show. EXCELLENT. Fred Moore
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Read Mr. Johnson's obit in the Sun-Times which had a link to this documentary which brought back many fond memories. Tivoli was where I saw my first movies back in the 60s like Babes in Toyland, The Time Machine, Journey to the Center of the Earth. Particularly remember Dr. No and Ursula Andress. Tivoli was also where I saw the Dave Clark Five movie and saw them in person afterward when they stopped in for about 3 minutes, waved to the screaming crowd, and then departed for the next theatre in LaGrange. Many good times and many good memories. RIP Mr. Johnson.
My Grandfather was a Volunteer for the Fire Department when they worked from the Dickey Firehouse while I was growing up he took me for tours of the Dickey firehouse the Main Street firehouse and the Highland Avenue Firehouse.
My Grandfather helped work on the Electrical wiring for the Tivoli Theatre and received 2 free passes for the opening, unfortunately he lost the passes they would have been a Great Keepsake.
Plans for distribution or Posting? I'd love to see it. Unfortunately I moved from Downers a long time ago and live on the other side of the country now.
Thanks for your comment. We will have more to say on this topic after the premier on May 2. We have not finalized the plans as of yet. By the way did you used to live on Fairmount Ave?
@@MartyAcks 5217 Fairmount, Graduated from South in 68, Sister Kris from south in 70, and brother Hugh from north in 64
@@MartyAcks Incidentally, My Oldest brother Paul when to High School with Willy Johnson, and when I was like 14 I worked for the Johnson brothers printing company for a summer.
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Good job, Downers Grove! Preserving and understanding history is vital to our future. Mark Lukas, Glen Ellyn Historical Society Volunteer.
Thank you to all who donated their time and talents to produce this entertaining, informative and nostalgic stroll down a sometimes very surprising memory lane !
Thanks to the society for publishing this film on CZcams. It is fascinating, & just what I needed to understand the background of Dr. Breasted.
Henry breasted=fraud