Ormsby House in escrow, potential buyer wants to rename it 'Joshua's House'
The Ormsby House is now in escrow and the new owner has some interesting plans for what to do with Carson City's historic building.
The original Ormsby House was built in 1860 and named after its creator, Major William Ormsby. In 1972 it was rebuilt by the Laxalt family and restored to its former glory, but since that time, the Ormsby House has changed hands over half a dozen times and has now remained empty since September 2000.
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Kimberly Fiegehen, who represents Ormsby House owners Al Fiegehen and Don Lehr, has confirmed the property is in escrow and the buyer is currently going through inspections and due diligence. At this time, no sale price has been disclosed.
In an interview with Channel 2 news, the potential owner, Joe D'Angelo, spoke with the news channel about his vision for the historic property.
First of all, the Ormsby House's name would be changed to "Joshua's House," and it would change from a hotel/casino into a mixed residential-commercial property.
D'Angelo said he would want five restaurants on the bottom floor, including a coffee house, as well as hotel rooms and suites on the upper floors.
The two-bedroom suites, D'Angelo told Channel 2, would cost $22,000 a month, while the one-bedroom suites would cost $10,000 a month. Prices, he said, the wealthy will pay because there will be all-inclusive amenities such as an in-suite medical service as well as health insurance.
He told Channel 2 that with his background in nonprofits he would also be able to find grants that could help "offset costs" for some of the residents.
In addition to the restaurants, hotel rooms and suites, his plans include a showroom which replaces the second-floor buffett that could be used for High school proms and other similar events.
D'Angelo said construction can begin as soon as the sale goes through. He envisions the bottom floor opening by Spring of 2020.
As of September 23, the Ormsby House will have been closed for 19 years. While it's vacancy has been a tongue-in-cheek joke for locals, it looks as if now the famous building could potentially once again see the light of day in a way no one could have predicted.
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