Missouri Landmark Makes A Historical Debut Online

Historical Landmark Makes Missouri History as it Debuts Online as it is auctioned to top bidder on Ebay this weekend.

For Immediate Release                                             
May 15, 2003                              
Contact: Kari E. Gray
Phone: 417-451-5172
Fax: 209-828-3341
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2323110696

    
Neosho, MO (PRWEB) May 15, 2003- It's often been noted that just about anything can be bought online, and today there's more proof as the internets premier auction site, Ebay, is home to a unique historical Missouri property. Not until today has a piece of Missouri's history been listed on Ebay, as the landmark property appeared as an auction item this weekend only. According to Ebay executive Dave Coglizer, "auctioning a Missouri historical landmark is a an exciting prospect first for us, as it attests to our versatility."

Current owners Tim and Kari Gray's novel idea of selling the landmark online is as they put it, "like the 19th Century re-making history in the 21st century." The Gray's saved the landmark in 1997 when the "Old Nest" as it's called by the community, received a ground up restoration by people whose love for historical preservation motivated them to tackle the project.

"The Old Nest really exemplifies a wonderful bygone era," says Mrs. Gray, "at the turn of the 20th century, SW Missouri was a remote part of the U.S., today, thanks to the retail empire built by Sam Walton, we have unprecedented prosperity and growth. Yet we've maintained our small town charm and neighborliness, something most communities lost long ago. The Old Nest is a reflection of the few families, who at the end of the 19th century, enjoyed prosperity ahead of it's time, and true to form the Nest continues to reflect an era ahead of it's time."

The Nest really is a paradox by way of being sold via the internet. The stately landmark serves as reminder of the past, yet today, the Old Nest sits on the most commercially successful piece of real estate in it's Community as the town has grown around it and has given it, and now provides it a premier location.

The Nest to date has only been owned by 3 families. Built originally by the Commins Family in 1895, the home was sold when tragedy struck as a child was lost in a freak accident. Unable to cope, the family sold the home to Wolfenbarger family, whose ownership of the building gave it it's landmark notoriety. Over the course of 80 years, each of the Wolfenbarger's 7 children returned to live out their lives in the home. Like chicks returning to the nest, the community's residents dunned the name, and the name stuck just as does the stately landmark in the minds of all who see it.

In 1997 after suffering from years of neglect, the "Old Nest fell into a state of disrepair," according to Mr. Gray. Wanting to preserve history, the Gray's dedicated much of a year renovating the building. "It was during the renovation that the Nest was converted from a distinguished single family home to a prestigious commercial building. Today the Old Nest sits more grand today than in it's heyday, says Mrs. Gray."

In 1998 the "Old Nest" became the official name of the 118 N. Neosho Blvd. building, as the Gray's custom designed sign beautifully bears it's name. The Old Nest is a tasteful reminder of the past ready to face another century. For this week though, the Old Nest is jusy ready to be sold to the highest bidder on Ebay. The Old Nest has just adapted to the times.

To review the Old Nest listing, log on to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2323110696

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