Alfred Stevens Gage (February 6, 1860 – June 23, 1928) was an American rancher and businessman who founded the A. S. Gage Ranch in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas.
At its greatest extent his ranch extended over 500,000 acres.
[1] Gage was a native of Vermont who moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he became a successful businessman and banker.
He then moved to Marathon, Texas seeking opportunity in ranching.
The building also served as his residence and headquarters for his local cattle and banking interests.