20) Chris Sauer House
The Chris Sauer House, building #19, 309 Old McHenry Road.
Chris was the oldest of the Sauer boys and built this home in 1869.
During the 1850’s, as a young man, Chris worked for Long Grove’s pioneer merchant Charles Stempel. He served in the Civil War and sustained a severe injury at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, losing a leg. Following his death in 1891, his younger brother Albert married his widow.
Proceed to the crossroads and turn right, positioning yourself at the steps of the largest building on the crossroads — building #17. Press NEXT STOP when you arrive.
