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Team Auction
What does it look like when two hotels sell as one?
It looks like one clock: two hotels, 202 rooms and 14.58 acres in Erie, Pennsylvania, sold together in an online-only auction. The starting bid is $2,000,000, and bidding closes October 22 at 4:00 PM EDT, run by Transition Auction Group.
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What does a 52-room airport hotel look like at auction?
A 52-room Baymont by Wyndham in Swanton, Ohio, near Toledo Airport, built in 2002, sells at online auction. Bidding opens October 12 and closes October 28 at 4:00 PM EDT, with a $1,250,000 starting bid, conducted by Transition Auction Group.
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On the Map: Piqua, Ohio
What happens to a power station built in 1884?
A building at 114 E Water Street in Piqua, Ohio, listed in April 2026 as the former Piqua Edison Electric Illumination Company, now shows as sold. Its listing calls it one of four original Edison-era power station buildings remaining in the United States.
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On the Map: Indianapolis, Indiana
What happens to a ballpark when the team leaves?
In Indianapolis, a 1931 ballpark that sat vacant after its team left in 1996 became apartments. Sources describe the historic shell kept, the infield marked in concrete, and ticket windows turned into closets and pantries. The lesson: reuse the structure's own character.
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On the Map: Chicago, Illinois
What happens to a street built for the automobile trade when the trade moves on?
Chicago's Motor Row shows one outcome. South Michigan Avenue's showrooms, repair shops and parts stores were designated a Chicago Landmark District in 2000, and former auto buildings now host a brewery, a jazz venue and event space.
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On the Map: Indianapolis, Indiana
What did a 1921 Indianapolis car factory become?
An office building. The four-story building at 1402 N. Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis was built in 1920-1921 as an automobile assembler, supplier and showroom for the HCS Motor Car Company. It was renovated for office use between 2005 and 2007.
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On the Map: Cleveland, Ohio
Who gets to own a lighthouse on Lake Erie?
The U.S. General Services Administration auctioned the Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Light in 2023, and News5 Cleveland reports bidding closed at $425,000. In April 2026, GSA announced it is offering the lighthouse again, at no cost, to eligible organizations.
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