Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Very slick intersection, Grove and Carpenter. Downers Grove

I posted this video on the Village of Downers Grove FB page. It isn't there anymore that I can see. If I am wrong let me know. I'm not that well versed about Facebook. I little bit of snow turned the brick sections of Grove Street and Carpenter Street into an adventure. This was on the 25th. VIDEO Grove & Carpenter

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Walker Motor Sales 933 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, Illinois

I came across this matchbook on eBay. This is the first time I have ever heard of this Buick dealership. Most are familiar with Baughman Buick. Can anyone tell me some history of this dealership?
If you bought your car at Walker Motor Sales you would have a smile on your face, so I am told.
If you didn't buy your car at Walker Motor Sales, possibly bad shit might happen. This would make you sad and put a frown on your face.
                                                933 Curtiss as it appears today.


Monday, November 4, 2013

Duellman's Motel on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove

I drove by there today, November 4, 2013. This is the first time I have ever stopped to look at the place. I have never stayed there or even thought about it. It was probably a nice place at one time. It is easy to imagine a rendezvous at this motel on the highway many years ago. If you have a story to tell, please do.
The cars in the post card look late 1960's. What stories those rooms could tell.
Oh how I wish someone had written a note on this card. It would have been very easy to weave a wicked tale around it.