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Heritage House Florist a Family Business Dating Back to 1925

Local business owners tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.

Heritage House Florist, a flower shop in Downers Grove, was purchased as a second location for a florist that opened in 1925. 

  • Business: Heritage House Florist 
  • Address: 5109 Main St. in Downers Grove
  • Phone Number: 630-968-0700
  • Submitted by: Kathy Viskocil, owner
Write a review of Heritage House in the Patch business directory. You can also learn more on the Heritage House website and like the business on Facebook

When and how did your business get started?


Grandma and Grandpa Bicek started Bicek's House of Flowers in Chicago  in 1925 and we purchased Heritage House Florist in 1990 from the Nelson Family.

What is your business best known for?

We deliver fresh, unique fresh arrangements for everyday events as well as weddings, parties and funerals.  

Why did you choose the town you did to open your business?

Rich and I were looking to open a second location in the suburbs and the Nelson family was looking for a family owned florist to purchase their business that would keep the same style of a warm, friendly small town business. Downtown Downers Grove was a perfect place for a second location.  

What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?

We carry a full line of Hallmark cards and lots of gifts besides our fresh flowers and plants. We also hold floral design classes four to five times a year. You can like us on Facebook for class details 

Does your business offer a special deals card or program?

We offer a Flower of the Month Program. See more details here

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