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LindenTree
01/08/2021 08:40AM
  
adam:


In this day and age, someone stealing and reading books almost seems like a good thing. :)"
Ha Ha, a college professor I know who has a cabin near my mine and has got broken into a couple of times used to say, "Just fill your cabin full of books, they won't steal a thing"
 
MikeinMpls
01/08/2021 10:27AM
  
Is this the building that often had the yellow fire truck parked beside it? If it's the building I'm thinking of: A long time ago someone told me there is a shower in the basement (I think it was the basement) that one could use after coming out. He told me to walk right in and use it. I didn't believe it... but then I walked right in and used it!


Mike
 
adam
01/07/2021 09:40AM
  

The old Ely library is for sale:

https://bookriot.com/former-minnesota-library-for-sale/ https://bookriot.com/former-minnesota-library-for-sale/
 
prettypaddle
01/07/2021 12:51PM
  
Squee!!! Three of my favorite things all in one -- a historic building, books, and canoe country!! I was so bummed when they built the new library. I know they were having trouble with books walking off from the old library and needed a more centralized space, but I really, really loved that old building. Sigh. I sure hope someone into preservation will buy this and make it something great without first going through and gutting or Home Depot-ing it beyond recognition.


And, while we're dreaming, if someone buys the old hospital and restores it I would love a tour.
 
adam
01/07/2021 01:56PM
  
prettypaddle: "Squee!!! Three of my favorite things all in one -- a historic building, books, and canoe country!! I was so bummed when they built the new library. I know they were having trouble with books walking off from the old library and needed a more centralized space, but I really, really loved that old building. Sigh. I sure hope someone into preservation will buy this and make it something great without first going through and gutting or Home Depot-ing it beyond recognition.



And, while we're dreaming, if someone buys the old hospital and restores it I would love a tour."


In this day and age, someone stealing and reading books almost seems like a good thing. :)
 
thegildedgopher
01/08/2021 09:40AM
  
What a dream. Outfitter / retail on main level, lodging on top. Lower level already kitchen-ready. Unfortunately I'm about 25 years too young to try it.

Some more pics at this site.
 
adam
01/08/2021 08:16PM
  
Honey, I bought a 22,000 square foot PWA Moderna building in Ely....
 
Portage99
01/08/2021 12:49PM
  
MikeinMpls: "Is this the building that often had the yellow fire truck parked beside it? If it's the building I'm thinking of: A long time ago someone told me there is a shower in the basement (I think it was the basement) that one could use after coming out. He told me to walk right in and use it. I didn't believe it... but then I walked right in and used it!



Mike"


Great! If someone buys it, I'd like to rent out the basement. : )
 
lundojam
01/08/2021 07:52PM
  
Let's all chip in! That'd be a helluva bunkhouse.
 
missmolly
01/08/2021 03:41PM
  
Portage99: "MikeinMpls: "Is this the building that often had the yellow fire truck parked beside it? If it's the building I'm thinking of: A long time ago someone told me there is a shower in the basement (I think it was the basement) that one could use after coming out. He told me to walk right in and use it. I didn't believe it... but then I walked right in and used it!




Mike"



Great! If someone buys it, I'd like to rent out the basement. : )"


With 20% down, for a 30-year fixed mortgage with a 3.5% interest rate, you would be looking at a $284 monthly payment. That's cheap rent if you were to buy it.


I do love art deco and it sounds beautiful and of the highest quality inside.



 
thegildedgopher
01/08/2021 04:37PM
  
I showed Ms. Gopher and she asked if the books were included. I had to tell her that they've been moved to a new location for the fine people of Ely, and the twinkle left her eye. I think I almost had her interested, haha!
 
thegildedgopher
01/08/2021 08:56PM
  
lundojam: "Let's all chip in! That'd be a helluva bunkhouse."


I’ll put up the first $1k.


Where are the next 78 founding members of the Flying Moose co-op bunkhouse?!?
 
prettypaddle
01/09/2021 06:48PM
  
thegildedgopher: "lundojam: "Let's all chip in! That'd be a helluva bunkhouse."



I’ll put up the first $1k.



Where are the next 78 founding members of the Flying Moose co-op bunkhouse?!?"
Count me in!
 
BWPaddler
01/09/2021 10:17PM
  
lundojam: "Let's all chip in! That'd be a helluva bunkhouse."


Great idea!


I have distinct memories of that place, and made some life-changing decisions there while one of my children was happily ensconced in a comfy chair with a pile of books - leaving me free to think through things.
 
Harv
01/09/2021 10:44PM
  
1. The 79k price is more then what they had "sold" it for recently.


2. I've heard that there needs to be about 2 million in upgrades for the lucky winner
 
thegildedgopher
01/10/2021 08:31AM
  
Harv: "1. The 79k price is more then what they had "sold" it for recently.



2. I've heard that there needs to be about 2 million in upgrades for the lucky winner"


Thanks for crushing my dreams!
 
missmolly
01/10/2021 09:10AM
  
Harv: "1. The 79k price is more then what they had "sold" it for recently.



2. I've heard that there needs to be about 2 million in upgrades for the lucky winner"



Eh, I could do it on the cheap with a buck fidy and by watching a few how-to-do YouTube videos.
 
thegildedgopher
01/10/2021 09:17AM
  
missmolly: "Harv: "1. The 79k price is more then what they had "sold" it for recently.




2. I've heard that there needs to be about 2 million in upgrades for the lucky winner"




Eh, I could do it on the cheap with a buck fidy and by watching a few how-to-do YouTube videos. "


Hired!


Ms Goof and I are currently getting bids on removing and refinishing popcorn ceilings from our 1300 sq ft home in St. Paul. The sticker shock is real. I can see expenses would snowball on a 30,000 sq ft building.
 
missmolly
01/10/2021 03:45PM
  
thegildedgopher: "missmolly: "Harv: "1. The 79k price is more then what they had "sold" it for recently.





2. I've heard that there needs to be about 2 million in upgrades for the lucky winner"





Eh, I could do it on the cheap with a buck fidy and by watching a few how-to-do YouTube videos. "



Hired!



Ms Goof and I are currently getting bids on removing and refinishing popcorn ceilings from our 1300 sq ft home in St. Paul. The sticker shock is real. I can see expenses would snowball on a 30,000 sq ft building."


GG, I'll eliminate your popcorn ceilings from above with a jackhammer. In case you haven't realized, my help is less than worthless.
 
thegildedgopher
01/10/2021 04:40PM
  
missmolly: "thegildedgopher: "missmolly: "Harv: "1. The 79k price is more then what they had "sold" it for recently.






2. I've heard that there needs to be about 2 million in upgrades for the lucky winner"






Eh, I could do it on the cheap with a buck fidy and by watching a few how-to-do YouTube videos. "




Hired!




Ms Goof and I are currently getting bids on removing and refinishing popcorn ceilings from our 1300 sq ft home in St. Paul. The sticker shock is real. I can see expenses would snowball on a 30,000 sq ft building."



GG, I'll eliminate your popcorn ceilings from above with a jackhammer. In case you haven't realized, my help is less than worthless. "


Nevertheless, I like your style.
 
OneMatch
01/10/2021 06:37PM
  
prettypaddle: "thegildedgopher: "lundojam: "Let's all chip in! That'd be a helluva bunkhouse."




I’ll put up the first $1k.




Where are the next 78 founding members of the Flying Moose co-op bunkhouse?!?"
Count me in!"


And me! Let's lowball the offer to $35K.