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For Sale: The old Chicago post office


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#1 TK826

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 07:51 AM

The old Chicago post office.
- Famous historic building that crosses the Eisenhower expressway.

Posted Image
(This shot is heading into the city, the Wiki photo is heading out of the city)

*Photo from:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ip_e6zTzJRz24-f5KpOO7w



- 3 million sq feet !
- Riverfront view.
- Has been completely empty since the mid 90's
- Up for auction on Aug 27th.

- Opening bid.... a low $300,000
(That's right... 3 hundred thousand)

Auction website:
http://www.ricklevin.com/auctionDetails.aspx?aid=212&ati=3

*Fine Print:
Costs 2 million a year just to keep it existing.
"Grab a brew! ... Don't cost nuthin' "

#2 Cropper Classic

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 07:54 AM

Maybe a Blues Brothers fans retirement or group home?
One scary soul band as mean and righteous as a fist.

#3 Bismo

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 03:19 PM

New headquarters for Blues Brothers Central? Including plenty of garage space for member Bluesmobiles!
Keep the Faith -

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#4 Mercer

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 03:46 PM

Do they play "The Girls of Epanema" in the elevators?

#5 Elwood Jake

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 04:20 AM

Cropper Classic said:

Maybe a Blues Brothers fans retirement or group home?
Alright. SOMEONE BYE IT NOW!!!!;) LOL
Shake a tail feather!!!!:BB::BB::BB::BB:

#6 Jim Ridgeway

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Posted 17 July 2009 - 06:47 AM

Yeah...then we can all go postal





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