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1925 – Crystal Lake, IL

Posted on OHD: 11/2/10. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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4901 Terra Cotta Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Built By William D Gates In 1925. Gates, The Founder Of American Terra Cotta & Ceramics Company In 1887 & Inventor Of Color Glazed Terra Cotta. The 12.5 Acres Is Being Sold For The Land. The House W/Some Remnants Of Terra Cotta Is In Extreme Disrepair Yet The Foundation & Major Structural Components Seem Solid. Sold As Is.

5 Bed · 2 Bath · 2,400 Sq Ft · 12.5 Ac.

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Valarie Werderitch & Casey Voris,

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