Photo 21-BLA-12

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Currently the entrance to College of Lake County with big sign. Looking northwest from intersection of Brae Loch Road and Rt. 45. The big house was bought by the College of Lake County and torn down as were all the out buildings. The two silos are still there. The trees were all preserved and the area is open to the public with a small walking trail. The college buildings not built at this time will begin in the open area northwest of the house.

My family moved to this place called Gagemere Farm around the time this picture was taken. It was owned by a "shirttail" of the family and was said to be a haunted house...wonderful years were spent there.

The Olsen's, who lived in the house back in 1965, were leaders of my youth group. I remember many blessed times with the youth group in 1965-1966 in that house. Plaing twisted, when it first came out. Most, I remember the sacrifice and counsel of the Olsen's which helped me grow close to Christ as my Lord. Sorry it is gone.

This was the original John Gage house built around 1840

I'm the eldest child of Cyrus and Faye Olsen...we moved in to this house in the spring of 1965...I graduated in 1967 from Warren Township HS... Family remained there after I went to college in Chicago...many wonderful memories...

I remember visiting there with my brother Robert Connelly when Mimi lived there. Later on when it was abandoned, I remember walking through the home and up to the huge unfinished attic. At an earlier time period my brother's friend Steve Cooper lived next door in a small house.

reaching out to Mimi Olsen Fuller . I am researching the history of the north side of Gages Lake and came across a Mr. Coombs who owned the residence that was later bought by the Gagemere Club of Lake Forest. Mr. Coombs was a very well known man. Is this the "shirttail" you speak of? Any info will help. Thank you

Thank you for posting this wonderful picture of a time gone by that brings back memories to those fortunate enough to share time on this property. The fourth of five children of Cy and Fay Olsen, we lived here in the mid 60's, owned at the time by Mr. Harold Anderson to the best of my knowledge. We called them Uncle Harold and Aunt Lorraine, my uncle's father and mother-in-law. Harold Anderson was a real estate owner and developer who was instrumental in many progressive developments in Lake County. We were the last to live in the grand home before it became the Lake County College. We moved in late 1968 to the best of my recollection.
My parents welcomed many from all walks of life and Youth for Christ youth groups met for Bible studies and teen parties, many held in the barn.
The neighbors, the Cooper's and the Patterson's were wonderful neighbors, as well as the Gwalteny's from down the road, who shared many laughs and memories on the property even as the world seems to be going through so many changes in the mid to late 1960's. Times were challenging but the people were there in time of need and I am so very thankful for them all.
Although times have changed, the special nature of this property remains timeless. Always grateful for the memories and lessons learned, times shared with family, friends and many strangers who became friends. TusenTakk!

I think I was 12 when they tore this house down. I rescued a mirror from this place and I still have it. It is very ornate and is placed over my sink in the master bath. As teenagers we spent a lot of time up on the silos watching the stars. One of the houses was turned into a haunted house at Halloween by the local Jaycees. Me and my friends were monsters. Could go on and on about spending time on that property.

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