Historical Markers in Long Grove, Illinois

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Historical Markers in Long Grove, Illinois

1► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Bollenbach Wagon Shop — c. 1870 —

Owned by the Bollenbach family, wagonmakers and blacksmiths, the center two-story section was moved from its original location across the road. — — Map (db m78444) HM

2► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Creamery — 1879 —

Once the largest and most prosperous cheese and butter factory in Northern Illinois. Rebuilt after a fire in 1897. — — Map (db m78460) HM

3► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Fred Sauer Residence — 1873 —

Built by Fred Sauer, a carpenter who plied his trade rebuilding Chicago after the great fire of 1871. — — Map (db m78450) HM

4► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — George Umbdenstock Residence — c. 1870 —

George Umbdenstock, Sr. was one of the first village blacksmiths. The two-story section on the right is original. — — Map (db m78446) HM

5► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Pre-Civil War Residence — c. 1855 —

The peak medallion and other Victorian design elements reflect later additions to original two-story center section. Remained a residence until 1963. — — Map (db m78453) HM

6► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Ritzenthaler Farmhouse — c. 1890 —

Purchased by William Umbdenstock in 1928 and moved from Ritzenthaler farm property one-half mile to the north. — — Map (db m78454) HM

7► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Rose Residence and Zimmer Hotel — c. 1860 —

Built as a residence by first village blacksmith Daniel Rose. Later became a ten-room hotel run by the Zimmer family. — — Map (db m78457) HM

8► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Sauer Family Residence — c. 1870 —

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. — — Map (db m78452) HM

9► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Sauer General Store — 1869 —

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. — — Map (db m78447) HM

10► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Tavern and Wagon Shop — 1847 —

First restaurant and central meeting place. — — Map (db m78456) HM

11► Illinois (Lake County), Long Grove — Zimmer Residence — 1898 —

Built by John Zimmer, Jr. for his bride. The Zimmer family operated the tavern and wagon shop to the south. — — Map (db m78458) HM

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