Memories of Life in Downers Grove

Downtown Downers Grove

The Carnegie Library

In 1936 the Downers Grove Library looked very imposing, almost like a Greek temple, or public building. The only entrance was by a very long 45-degree angle cement stairs off Curtiss Street. In my eyes, at 10 young years, it was an extremely imposing structure. I wish it still stood there, in all its splendor.

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