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Article: Downers Grove: The sequel; Last two decades of village history captured in new history book
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- The Sun - Downers Grove (IL)
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- July 24, 2003
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"Downers Grove Revisited," a new book that continues the village's history since 1982, was written by Montrew Dunham of Downers Grove. The book will be available later this year and was developed with the support of the Downers Grove Historical Society.
A popular book that chronicled Downers Grove's history will be updated this fall.
"Downers Grove Revisited" picks up where its predecessor, "Downers Grove 1832 to 1982," left off. Montrew Dunham of Downers Grove, who wrote both books, said there's been a number of changes in the village since 1982.
Those changes include the election of the village's first female mayor, new shopping centers, new office buildings, a revitalized downtown and ...