Online Auction For Contents Of Highland Park Theater

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The City of Highland Park is selling the contents of the Highland Park Theatre through an online public auction. The City has contracted with National Property Solutions Inc., an auctioneer company based in Deerfield, Illinois, to coordinate the auction and have all items removed by Oct. 4. The City is selling a variety of items which have been part of the Theater for many years and may be of interest for purchase by the public including antique wall sconces, theater seating and equipment, and office furniture, among other functional and collectible items.

» Theater contents for sale are now available to view and bid here.

The online auction is being held in light of the City’s scheduled sale of the Theater property to HP Theater Redevelopment LLC, which is set to close Sept. 8. The agreement between the City and the HP Theater Redevelopment LLC gives permission to the City to access the Theater property, with advanced notice to the buyer, for a period of 30 days following the property closing in order for the City to complete the sale and removal of contents from within the Theatre.

The scheduled closing of the Theater follows the Aug. 28 City Council Meeting at which an ordinance was approved allowing for the immediate sale of the Theater property to HP Theater Redevelopment LLC. In the real estate sale contract, initially approved Nov. 14, 2016, HP Theater Redevelopment LLC agreed to purchase a portion of the theater property and parking lot property for $1,100,000. The approved amendment on Aug. 28 provides for the immediate sale of only the Theater Property by the City to the Purchaser, and a subsequent land swap of adjacent property.

HP Theater Redevelopment LLC intends to demolish the existing property and construct a new building used for retail and restaurant space. HP Theater Redevelopment LLC is proceeding through the City’s procedures for zoning, development, and construction, which are outlined in the City Code.

“The City looks forward to the real estate sale of the Highland Park Theater property and the revitalization of Downtown Highland Park,” said City Manager Ghida S. Neukirch.

Additional information about the Highland Park Theater sale is available in the City Council Meeting Aug. 28 agenda packet or call the City’s Community Development Department at 847.432.0808. For more information about the online auction contact Renee Jones, CAI at renee@npsolutions.com.

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