Memories of Life in Downers Grove

A Downers Grove Youth

Through the Generations

I have so many happy memories of Downers Grove. My parents moved to Downers Grove after they were married so that they could start a family. As a toddler, I remember those winters in Downers Grove. In the blizzard of 1967 I came out of my house on 3rd Street having fun in the snow as my mom and dad had the work of shoveling that much snow. Wintertime was beautiful and wonderful in Downers Grove.

As a kid, I remember going to the old Walgreen's store downtown in the mid-1970s and having a soda and ice cream with my mom and sister to take a break from Christmas shopping. I loved to go to the Tivoli Theatre to see good movies that only cost $1.75. Those were the good old days that I remembered all the way into my teenage years. Childhood memories that I had in Downers Grove were the ones that I treasure the most. Happy Birthday to Downers Grove and best wishes. Thank you for the beautiful memories!

Ellen J. Foss