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The Downers Grove Village Council has unanimously approved the home at 4943 Highland Ave. as a historic landmark during Tuesday’s, April 21, meeting.
This is the second home in Downers Grove to seek the designation under the village’s the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
The homeowner, Lea Wayne, requested the property be designated a historic landmark for several reasons including one of its former residents, Gustav H. Bunge.
According to village officials, Bunge developed the Tivoli Theatre and Hotel in downtown Downers Grove. He was also a founding father of the Downers Grove Sanitary District, a former village attorney and an elected official.
The Victorian-style home has many distinguishing features including a full-width front porch and two-story bays on the south and west facades. Much of the home is original including five panel doors, stained glass windows, detailed staircase carvings, fireplace mantel and wood flooring.
The Downers Grove Village Council has unanimously approved the home at 4943 Highland Ave. as a historic landmark during Tuesday’s, April 21, meeting.
This is the second home in Downers Grove to seek the designation under the village’s the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
The homeowner, Lea Wayne, requested the property be designated a historic landmark for several reasons including one of its former residents, Gustav H. Bunge.
According to village officials, Bunge developed the Tivoli Theatre and Hotel in downtown Downers Grove. He was also a founding father of the Downers Grove Sanitary District, a former village attorney and an elected official.
The Victorian-style home has many distinguishing features including a full-width front porch and two-story bays on the south and west facades. Much of the home is original including five panel doors, stained glass windows, detailed staircase carvings, fireplace mantel and wood flooring.
