Olympic Memorabilia On Display in La Grange

Dave Oldham (left) of Kat’s Too Antiques on the Square in La Grange has put up on display his personal collection of his Olympic Games memorabilia. Oldham attended the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City and witnessed Derek Parra win the gold medal in the 1500 meter speed skating final. That win was immortalized in a watercolor painting by the artist Marc Ahr – one of the highlights of Oldham’s collection (pictured right).

The collection also includes memorabilia from the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, including a book and jigsaw puzzle of the Dream Team – the USA Men’s Basketball Team that won gold in dominant fashion that year.

Also on display are several Olympic admission tickets (below) and many collectible pins. Oldham isn’t selling any of the items, but everyone is invited to come by the store and view the collection. Photos by Andy Behlen