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THE CASTLE
45 OWASCO STREET
AUBURN, NEW YORK 13021
UNITED STATES
BID FROM ANYWHERE
IN THE WORLD
Bidding Starts @ $25,000
HISTORY
The original resident of the Auburn Castle was Samuel Laurie and his family. Samuel Laurie was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 12, 1833. He apprenticed to a manufacturer of woolen goods and developed a solid foundation and a good sense of the business. He came to America as a poor Scotch lad. He studied and applied his knowledge and gained quite a reputation as a woolen manufacturer during the 1850s. By 1868, he achieved much success and was superintendent of a mill in Rhode Island.
In 1868, Samuel Laurie came to Auburn, New York to review the Woolen mill’s operations and provide his expert opinion. He felt the mill had great potential and was convinced to take over the reins of the Woolen mill in Auburn. The mill later thrived and grew under the management of Samuel Laurie.
In 1871, stockholders spent $7,000 to build the castle on Owasco Street that overlooked the factory. The Castle home was designed by Nelson Hamblin and intended to be reminiscent of a Scotch manor. Mr. Henry S. C. Sweeting served as mason and Mr. White and Mr. Canniff were carpenters involved on the ambitious project. In March 1881, an addition was made to the castle which was said to add symmetry to the outside and increased convenience on the inside of the mansion. The company continued to flourish and owned a majority of the Big Dam water rights. Mr. Laurie became a majority stockholder of the company, which by then had acquired Cayuga Mill and Canoga Mill.
Mr. Laurie was dealt a severe blow on August 6, 1890, when his wife, Jeanie “Jane” [McAllister], died at the family residence on Owasco Street. She was said to have suffered a severe attack of the grip (similar to influenza) the previous January and had never fully recovered. She suffered complications over the next several months which resulted in her death. The funeral took place in the family residence on Owasco Street and was attended by throngs of mourners. She was laid to rest in a rich, heavy black broadcloth-covered casket which was covered with floral tributes. She was buried in Fort Hill Cemetery.
In 1893, a serious economic depression led to a national panic. Before 1893, Samuel Laurie was said to be worth $100,000. Under his management, more than 500 employees found steady work in the mills. The financial crash resulted in Samuel Laurie losing his interests in the Auburn Woolen and Canoga mills, as well as his home on Owasco Street. In 1895, it was purchased by outside investors.
Samuel Laurie died April 25, 1895 of Bright’s Disease (condition similar to nephritis; inflammation of the kidneys) in Mountain Valley Springs, Arkansas, where he had gone to recuperate from a poor health condition. His remains arrived in Auburn on April 29th and Tallman’s undertaking saw to the preparations. The funeral was held from his previous Owasco Street residence. Samuel Laurie was laid to rest in Fort Hill Cemetery alongside his beloved wife, Jane.
DETAILS
Single Family Home
Bedrooms: See Floor Plan
Bathrooms: See Floor Plan
Square Feet: 7,000 approximatley
# Fireplaces: 4
# Stories: 3
Year Built: 1871
Style: Castle
Lot Acreage: 3 Parcels
Lot Size Dimensions: See Land Survey Map
School district: Auburn
2021Property Assessment: $ TBD
The Castle is not currently placed on the National Register of Historic Places however it is eligible for placement if the Buyer chooses to have it registered.
ATTIC 3RD FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
1ST FLOOR
BASEMENT
Meet the Castle Owner Patrick Connelly
general information about the ONLINE bidding process
property viewings & inspections: the property is AVAILABLE FOR SHOWINGS & INSPECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
HOW TO BID: There will be no physical bidding on-site at the property. Bidders will need to register prior to submitting bids. The property is being sold pursuant to a sealed-bidding procedure.
SUBMITTING BIDS: All bids must be submitted to: "mICHAEL dErOSA EXCHANGE, LLC"; either through its online internet bidding portal or in standard purchase offer format sent by e-mail, fax, or hand delivery to: Michael DeRosa, Phone: (315) 406-7355, Fax: (315) 685-7653, E-mail: MichaelDeRosa@TheInternationalExchange.us
Transaction Closing: The transaction closing requirements are to be outlined in the Purchase Contract.
PURCHASE & SALE CONTRACT: PROPERTY Financing, Inspections, & Attorney Review of Title DOCUMENTS AND PURCHASE CONTRACT is Allowed For Bidders.
BIDDERS DEPOSIT: Due at the time of purchase contract/bid submission. Returned to bidder if bid is not accepted.
ONLINE BIDDING: ONLINE BIDDING IS A VERY SIMPLE PROCESS. IT'S CONVENIENT AND DISCRETE, ALLOWING BUYERS THAT VALUE THEIR PRIVACY TO BID FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD RATHER THAN BIDDING IN PERSON AGAINST OTHER BIDDERS.
INTERNET BIDDERS: THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANY BID SHALL BE CONDITIONED UPON THE SUBSEQUENT EXECUTION BY THE BIDDER AND SELLER OF A WRITTEN PURCHASE CONTRACT OF SALE,INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED ADDENDA AND SETTING FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY TO BOTH PARTIES.
All bids must be submitted with the following:
1.) A bidding deposit, in the amount of 10% of the Buyers Bid Price, due at the time of purchase contract submission, in the form of a check, to be made payable to and held by Michael DeRosa Exchange, LLC until the purchase contract is signed by Seller, at which time it shall become part of the Purchase Price and shall be deposited in an Escrow account at Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. (M&T) bank or returned to Buyer if the purchase contract is not accepted.
2.) Proof of Bidders ability to purchase by providing a mortgage loan pre-approval letter, if obtaining financing
3.) Verification of available funds letter from Bidders financial institution, if paying cash.
Broker Disclosure Regarding Agency Representation Relationship:
Michael DeRosa of Michael DeRosa Exchange, LLC is an Auctioneer and Licensed Real Estate Broker acting in the interest of the Seller as a Seller’s Agent.
ABOUT THE HISTORIC CITY OF AUBURN
The City of Auburn, New York is rich in culture, arts and history, offering a great array of museums, historic sites and national landmarks that unsurprisingly draws attention from all over.
Auburn is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country Region of Upstate New York State. (25 miles west of Syracuse NY, 62 miles from Rochester, NY and 120 miles from Buffalo NY) approximately 4 hours outside of New York City.
Auburn, New York is a beautiful, historic City and remarkable hub for key figures and events in American history and culture with outstanding attractions related to the Civil War, Underground Railroad, Black History, art history, women’s rights and much more.
Founded in 1793, the City of Auburn was the historical crossroad for famous political figures, significant events, and culture. Today, it serves as a unique window into what shaped and continues to form this country.
See where iconic American heroes Harriet Tubman and William H. Seward lived while helping lead slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
View outstanding examples of Tiffany glass at the Willard Memorial Chapel, Cayuga Museum of History & Art and Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Visit the birthplace of talking films at the Case Research Lab and take in a contemporary art exhibit or quilt show at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center.
A visit to Fort Hill Cemetery is a great way to stretch your legs and take in some of Auburn’s history at the same time.
Take a self-guided walking tour of this historic site and active cemetery where notable people such as William H. Seward, Harriet Tubman, Theodore Case and others were laid to rest.
Top off your day with a comedy act, play or even a dance performance at Auburn Public Theater.
You will not be short of things to see and do and everything is within a 5-mile radius of downtown, Auburn.
A QUICK TOUR OF THE BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC CITY OF AUBURN, NEW YORK
Auburn City Hall - 24 South Street, Auburn, New York 13021
Views of Downtown Auburn, New York
Memorial City Hall of Auburn, New York
Auburn New York’s Welcome Center Featuring State-of-the-Art Exhibition Titled “Seeing Equal Rights in NYS”
NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn New York Visitor Center
Seward House Museum
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Beautiful Historic City of Downtown Auburn
Downtown Auburn
Downtown Auburn
Auburn Public Theater - Exchange Street
Exchange Street
Views of Downtown Auburn
Views of Downtown Auburn
Views of Downtown Auburn
Views of Downtown Auburn
City of Auburn’s Police Department and Fire Department Station
Wegmans Pharmacy and Grocery Store
Views of the Beautiful Historic City of Auburn New York
Auburn Community Hospital
Holland Stadium
Auburn High School and Owasco Lake
Willard Memorial Chapel
Case Research Lab & Cayuga Museum of History and Art
Schweinfurth Art Center
Seymour Library
Seymour Library
Auburn Grant Avenue Retail Plaza
Auburn Grant Avenue Retail Plaza
Auburn New York’s Beautiful and Tranquil Hoopes Park
Hoopes Park of Auburn, New York