The Downers Grove Motel

The Downers Grove Motel according to the information on the back of this card was 2 miles west of Rt. 83 on Ogden avenue. Where exactly it stood I don't know. If you have any information about what is standing in it's place now, please comment.

Diesels in Downers

I recently came across the copied photo on eBay. Normally I only accept originals in my collection but I realized that the original of this photo might never come my way. The Burlington Rail Road appears to be promoting diesel power in Downers Grove. I'm not sure how the LaSalle fits into the picture. I imagine the other vehicles are all General Motors. If you have any knowledge of this 1930's happening please comment.

340 Burlington Ave.

When I lived on the north side of the tracks in Downers Grove I would come here to what was a hardware store for my home repairs. That was in the 70's. 340 Burlington is now some sort of a spa. Before it was a hardware store it was a Chevy Dealer. Things change. If you are familiar with this address please comment.

                                              

1016 Warren Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois

I came across this match book from an old Downers Grove Ford dealer. The address is 1016 Warren Ave. Google Maps show 1016 Warren Ave. to be near Every Days A Sunday. This doesn't seem likely. The Moose building is 1030 Warren Avenue so I'm guessing that Kestner Ford was the parking lot. If you know the facts, please comment.

     

1116 Warren Avenue

1116 Warren Avenue has changed over the years. I believe it started out as an Oldsmobile dealer.

Later in the 1970's it was occupied by an all around car guy named Miles Mesa. He used the show room to show off his work.

If you go passed there now you might not guess its history. If you are familiar with 1116 Warren Avenue please comment.
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Old and new Downers Grove

I came across this matchbook cover on eBay. I went to 939 Curtiss Street and took a photo.

A lot has changed since that matchbook was new.  If you have any information on the Bertolin And Ellsworth Garage please comment.