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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HPB_sauer-general-store_Long-Grove-IL.html
Originally erected as Sauer's Cheap Cash Store by Civil War Veteran Christ Sauer. Remained a family business until 1932. Destroyed by fire and rebuilt.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HPA_fred-sauer-residence_Long-Grove-IL.html
Built by Fred Sauer, a carpenter who plied his trade rebuilding Chicago after the great fire of 1871.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HP9_sauer-family-residence_Long-Grove-IL.html
Home of Christ and Albert Sauer, the eldest and youngest of the four brothers to settle in the village. Christ was a Civil War Veteran.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HP8_pre-civil-war-residence_Long-Grove-IL.html
The peak medallion and other Victorian design elements reflect later additions to original two-story center section. Remained a residence until 1963.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HP7_ritzenthaler-farmhouse_Long-Grove-IL.html
Purchased by William Umbdenstock in 1928 and moved from Ritzenthaler farm property one-half mile to the north.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HP6_tavern-and-wagon-shop_Long-Grove-IL.html
First restaurant and central meeting place.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HP5_rose-residence-and-zimmer-hotel_Long-Grove-IL.html
Built as a residence by first village blacksmith Daniel Rose. Later became a ten-room hotel run by the Zimmer family.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HP4_zimmer-residence_Long-Grove-IL.html
Built by John Zimmer, Jr. for his bride. The Zimmer family operated the tavern and wagon shop to the south.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HP3_creamery_Long-Grove-IL.html
Once the largest and most prosperous cheese and butter factory in Northern Illinois. Rebuilt after a fire in 1897.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMN_george-umbdenstock-residence_Long-Grove-IL.html
George Umbdenstock, Sr. was one of the first village blacksmiths. The two-story section on the right is original.
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