Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment
Big machinery drew lots of attention at the IFG auction last week, and every piece was sold. There were no reserves, with some items being sold for pennies on the dollar. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
No matter the size of the building, it was auctioned off and the new owners are responsible for disassembling and removing it from the property by the end of January. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
A bidder looks at a generator at the IFG auction last week. Potential bidders came from all over the country to look at everything knowing that IFG poured millions of dollars into the St. Regis plant only a couple of years ago so much of the equipment was practically brand new. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Every piece of equipment and every building have been auctioned off at the old IFG plant. The new owners have until the end of January to take them apart and transport them to wherever their new home might be. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
From left, Travis Johnson, electrician, Doug Mancini, maintenance supervisor, and Dustin Simkins, millwright, have stayed on with IFG since the closure to keep it safe, clean and running without lumber production. They have been responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep since it closed. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
In 1890 the Northern Pacific Railroad was built through Western Montana, and in 1897 the first large lumber mill was built at St. Regis....
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