105± acre Former Cold War Missile Defense Radar Base | Being Offered at Auction for $50,000
A piece of Cold War History in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the 665th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron 105-acre site will be offered via Sealed Bid Auction ending on August 19 at 4:00 PM ET.
MOHAWK, Mich., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maas Companies of Rochester, Minnesota will be conducting the auction. Maas Companies works nationwide with government, lenders, companies and private owners to sell commercial and industrial assets at auction, with an emphasis on unique assets.
Also known as Mount Horace Greeley, the property is the highest point in Keweenaw County and is the most northern part of the UP extending far out into Lake Superior which made it an ideal location for one of the US Cold War's radar defense sites.
Shortly after the start of the Korean War in 1950, the US obtained intelligence that the Soviets were designing and manufacturing a massive offensive military force consisting of advanced jet aircraft and long-range missiles. Realizing the speed of this threat, the US Department of Defense authorized 28 advanced radar sites to be built; Calumet Air Force Station is one of these sites. The location on Mt. Horace Greeley provided the perfect view of outside threats. The site was operational in 1951 and remained active for almost 4 decades. During this time, the station was one of the most advanced radar surveillance networks in the world capitalizing on its secluded location. The site employed 275 persons and due to the remote location, the campus also provided housing and living amenities for these families.
The facility is now available to the high bidder with a low minimum bid of $50,000*. The new owner will work with the local municipality to help usher the property into its next chapter. In recent months, other missile defense sites have sold to buyers with visions of being completely off the grid and embracing true social distancing. With high-speed internet and heavy power at the site, the 105 acres could easily house extensive computer server farms, RV park, resort, training facilities or self-sustaining communal living environments with panoramic views of Lake Superior. While envisioning future use the new owner will need to work with the local municipality and government to allow remaining environmental site cleanup and utility access to get completed.
Tyler Maas, Chief Auctionologist with Maas Companies states, "In Maas Companies' 101-year history of selling some very unique assets for clients around the world, this is by far the most unique property up for auction. Time to see who will win the Bidding War."
Bidders are encouraged to explore the property on the following open house times: Tuesday, July 27, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET or Tuesday, August 17, also from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Other times by appointment.
Details of the sale are available at the auction website, http://www.MaasCompanies.com, or by contacting the auction company directly at 507-285-1444
*Starting Minimum Bid
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SOURCE Maas Companies of Ohio Inc.
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