Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
COD DuPage Public Art Project 2022
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026
1. COD DuPage Public Art Project 2022 Marker
"The Grove"
Taylor Avenue Pedestrian Underpass Tunnel Mural
Juan De La Mora, 2022, Acrylic on Concrete
Team: Carla Alvarado, Marissa Mora
The concept reminisces the forest "The Grove," of Prospect Park, what was once Glen Ellyn of the late 19th century. The thousand-acre Grove was made up of many trees — including Red, White, Black and Bur Oaks. It spanned both sides of the DuPage River from St. Charles Road on the north to Hill Ave. Today, Glen Ellyn continues to value trees and their benefits to the community. The mural hopes to engage the public by inviting them to pass through "The Grove" from both sides and experience nature's four seasons and its influence on the change in skies and tree canopies year after year.
Glen Ellyn Public Art Committee: Diana Martinez — Chair
Committee: Geoff Bevington, Karen Hall, Molly Junokas, Grant Paplauskas, Dawn Smith, Debbie Venezia, Carol White, Justin Witte
Erected 2022 by Village of Glen Ellyn; DuPage Foundation; College of DuPage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2022.
Location. 41° 52.723′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chris McClain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Soldiers Pathway (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas B. Duffy Jr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); John F. Scull Jr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert F. Morgan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bruce Capel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Duchon Field (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gold Star Mothers (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026
2. COD DuPage Public Art Project 2022 Marker
More about this marker. COD is the College of DuPage, a two-year college located about 3 miles south of this tunnel.
Regarding COD DuPage Public Art Project 2022. As noted in the external link below, the village known today as Glen Ellyn has had many names since the first white settlers arrived around 1834. The area that is now downtown Glen Ellyn was originally called Danby, then was renamed Prospect Park in 1874. In 1894, the village adopted the Glen Ellyn name.
Also see . . .
1. How many names has Glen Ellyn had?.
Excerpt: "6. 1874: Prospect Park — Danby’s name was changed to Prospect Park because the Village fathers thought it would improve the image of the town. (Danby had quite the reputation at that time.) Stacy’s Corners and Prospect Park both grew and gradually merged."(Submitted on September 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Taylor Avenue Tunnel Mural. From the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, the art museum on the campus of College of DuPage. (Submitted on September 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
3. Artist Juan De La Mora official site.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026
3. Inside the Taylor Avenue Tunnel
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026
4. Taylor Avenue Tunnel from the north
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026
5. Taylor Avenue Pedestrian Underpass dedication plaque
The plaque is next to the north entrance into the tunnel.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 5, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
