When driving through Downtown Naperville, you can't help but notice the beautiful murals painted on the side of historical buildings. A picture of Naperville's history.
Within their paint strokes the artists tell the story of Naperville's history. The story of how Naperville was founded in 1831 by Joe Naper and that it is the oldest city in DuPage County.
The murals seem to come to life as we follow the story of the development of Naperville. The settlement of the first families that started the businesses, which then lead to the growth of the rail.
I enjoy hearing stories from true Napervillians - (people that have lived in Naperville for generations), they tell how Naperville once was. They tell stories of how their house was surrounded by corn fields because anything past 75th street was nothing but corn fields. How Downtown Naperville's anchor was a grocery store that has since been replaced with modern stores.
The pictures and stories are reminders of how far Naperville has come, and that within the old and new still lies the history of Naperville.
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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associatewith RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997. Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@remax.net
Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.
Maria Mastrolonardo is a full time Illinois Realtor specializing in Short Sales, has been helping home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997. Can help you with any questions or information regarding Short Sales for the Western Suburbs of Chicago which includes but not limited to; Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton and Woodridge.
To reach me call/text at (630) 248-6077 or mmastrolonardo@gmail.com
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This is awesome murals. Today I took a picture of a building mural but not as cool as these. Nice post
Scott
Hi Scott - Thanks for your comment and for stopping by!