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Peck Ledge Light in Norwalk, Connecticut: Be the King of the World!

norwalkWith 2014 drawing to a close, here’s a fantastic opportunity to finish off the year by telling you about some amazing auction deals. This specific auction is being held online and is for the Peck Ledge Light located in Norwalk, Connecticut. Originally built back in 1906, this lighthouse stands at the northeast end of the Norwalk Islands which is located just 1.5 nautical miles from the Connecticut coastline. It measures 54 feet tall and stands in 7 feet of water and consists of a cast-iron sparkplug style with rests on a cast-iron cylindrical foundation. Structurally the tower is sound, however it is really old and does not have a dock facility. While the actual bidding hasn’t started yet, the current starting price for this lighthouse is set at $50,000. This auction will begin in the coming weeks, so be sure to activate your 3 day free trial now in order to find out exactly when that will be!

 

 

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Minot’s Ledge Historic Lighthouse: Own a Piece of Massachusetts History!

minotWhat better way to start off the week than with the sale of a historic lighthouse? That’s right, going up for auction in just a few weeks is Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse located off Scituate and Cohasset beaches in Massachusetts. Often referred to as the “I Love You” lighthouse due to it’s unique 1-4-3 flashing beacon, this lighthouse is the perfect retreat for fishing enthusiasts, avid divers who enjoy exploring local shipwrecks, and anyone else who’s a lover of lighthouses. Having endured over 150 years of New England weather, this lighthouse measures 114 feet tall and is built with interlocking grey granite blocks and features a 25 ft rocky outcropping measuring approximately .1 acre. The starting bid for this lighthouse will begin at just $10,000, so if you’d like to learn more about it then simply click here to activate your free trial account.

 

 

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Former Customs and Immigration Building Up For Sale: Go Big or Go Home!

customsLet’s kick today’s government auction deals off with a rare real estate deal you just don’t see everyday. Now up for online bid is this formerly used Customs and Immigration administration building. That’s right, you can actually own a piece of Federal property! Heavily influenced by Colonial Revival and Georgian design, this two story office building has a truncated hipped roof and features a concrete foundation and English Bond brick cladding. The property additionally has a one story rectangular garage affixed to both sides of the building. Located in rural Noyes, Minnesota, the current asking price for this building is just $20,000 with 3 bids already placed. This auction will be ending in just a few weeks so if you’d like to learn more about it and how to preview it in person prior to bidding, then simply click here to activate your 3 day free trial account.