PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday, April 24, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m.

251 W. Main St., Pomeroy, OH

Real Estate (sells at 12 p.m.)and Restaurant Furnishings (sell at 10 a.m.)

Real Estate

On Feb. 16, 2020, the iconic Wild Horse Café, located in Pomeroy, OH, was destroyed by fire.  The remainder of the real estate is being sold at auction.  Property consists of approx. 2.4 ac m/l total, 2 blacktop parking lots, and some of the original walls are still there.  With direct riverfront views and plenty of parking, this would be the ideal place for another restaurant, or any other business.  Included in the 2.4 ac. m/l are two lots across the street (see map).   Sells with owner’s consent.

NOTE: Ohio Proud Sign and 2 horse head raised panel on front of building, 9’ horse, Wild Horse Café sign, storage building, walk in cooler, stone enter and exits signs, and all handrails are not included in the sale of real estate, but will be sold in the chattels auction.

There will be a 10% Buyer’s Premium added to the final bid price to determine the contract price. Successful purchaser(s) will be required to deposit a $10,000 non-refundable down payment (cash or certified check) the day of the auction, with the balance due at closing (within 45 days). This property will sell with owner’s consent. This property will sell “AS-IS, WHERE-IS, w/ no warranties implied or expressed. Property selling with no financing or other contingencies. Taxes prorated to date of closing. All inspections must be made prior to date of sale. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct, but not warranted. Any announcements on the day of auction will take precedence over any and all printed material. Property is in the flood zone.  View the separate listing for the real estate photos.

Restaurant Items - Items in red found during setup

Monumental turn of the century style arched back bar, mirrored, with carvings and raised burl panels.  10’ high, 15’10” long, 23 ½” wide.  Beautiful front bar with raised burl panels, fluted columns, and brass rail.  18”7 1/2” long, 16” wide, 43 1/2 “ high.  (Buyer will remove).

The iconic Wild Horse Stallion, 10’ tall, buyer will remove.

FURNITURE:  13 Amish Made Log Restaurant Booths, 8 High Top Tables, 34 High Top Table Chairs, 20 Standard Tables, 82 Standard Chairs, 12 Outdoor Patio Tables, 30 Outdoor Patio Chairs, Hostess Station, Wild Horse Cafe Carriage Seat, Western Motif Side Table, Armoire, National Wild Turkey Federation Bench.  These items were cleaned by ServPro and placed in storage.

HANDRAIL:  Large Quantity of Handrail with Western Motif Stars and Cacti.  Various Lengths.  Handrail will be dismantle and sold in lots.

STORAGE BUILDING:  12’ x 20’ with loft.

WALK IN COOLER:  Approx. 14’ x 23’, with freezer inside (approx. 7.5’x 7’). 

RESTAURANT ITEMS:  Stainless Steel 3 Compartment Bar Sink, Stainless Steel 1 Compartment Bar Sink, Under Bar Glass Storage with Drain Board, Reach In Beer Cooler, Dishes, Silverware, Cleaning Supplies, Ash Trays, Wild Horse Beer Glasses (new in box), Blue Moon Beer Glasses (new in box), Platters, Cooler on Wheels (Damaged), Wire Shelving, 3 Picnic Tables, Knives, Chafing Dishes, Plastic Cups (new in box), Toilet Paper Holders, Coffee Maker, Tea Maker, Saddle.  Many of these items have been in storage.

RESTAURANT DÉCOR:  Advertising Items, License Plates, Horse Collar, (2) Buggy Wheels, Red Display Cabinet, Metal Star, Fountain, Christmas Decorations, Old Pictures, Stag Mount, Landscaping Stones, Old Wooden Garage Door with Glass Panels, (2) Old Wood Mirrors, Large Ohio Proud Sign, Raised Horse Head Plaque, Stained Glass Window with Cactus, and More.   Stones with Horse Head Exit and Entrance (some are broken).

Owner:  Nate Smith

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE:  This is a brief listing.  Items are stored and difficult to obtain a complete listing.  More to be found prior to auction day.

Terms:  Cash or Good Check Auction Day.  No Buyers Fee!  Positive ID Required.  No food, bring snacks (McDonald's nearby).

AUCTIONEER: CHRIS COLLINS

Collins Auctions, LLC

8118 Rolling Hills Dr.

Athens, OH  45701

 740-591-5837

  ccollins@collinsauctions.com