City To Hold Public Auction for Two Historic Firehouses

The City of New Orleans is offering two historic firehouses for sale via public auction.

The first property at 718 Mandeville Street is a fabulous two-story Arts and Crafts building located in Faubourg Marginy, a neighborhood which just received recognition as one of the top 10 great neighborhoods in America for 2009 by the American Planning Association. The starting bid for this property is $190,000 with subsequent bids in $200 increments.

The second property at 1421 St. Roch Avenue was built in 1916, and is another great example of Arts and Crafts style located in the New Marigny neighborhood. The starting bid for this property is $85,000 with subsequent bids in $200 increments.

We hope to see these properties sold to loving new owners who will restore them both to their former glory!

Auction information:
Wednesday October 28, 2009
10 A.M. City Council Chamber
City Hall – Civic Center
1300 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112