To the eyes of Pierce Downer, the rising grove of oak trees he encountered after nearly three days of riding west from Chicago, must have looked like an island oasis among the tall prairie grass. It was the end of his quest, the end of a long trip from New York. He had found a home in the grove of oak trees in 1832 and built a log cabin.
By now, many families have chosen what had become known as Downers Grove as their home. The housing stock in Downers Grove comprises a mixture; some, generally near the center of town, date from the middle of the 19th century, but housing styles of each succeeding generation are represented. Downers Grove has witnessed one of the highest teardown rates in the Chicago area, a clear representation of preserving the older homes while remaining up to date in the housing market.
Downers Grove prides itself on the presence of a large collection of Sears and Roebuck Homes built using purchased kits between 1908 and 1940. During 2006 and 2007, a movement arose to establish the 1846 Blodgett House as a museum of the Underground Railroad. The house has now been moved onto the Downers Grove Museum Campus.
Whether you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or want the amenities close at hand, Downers Grove has the right mixture of it all. It’s rich history and home-town feel will provide a wonderful experience in which to live. Oakley Home Builders can provide a classic, stylish dream home for you. Our current collection includes available homes in Downers Grove. We invite you to view our home portfolio at http://www.oakleyhomebuilders.com.
