The building that once housed a St Joseph police station, and later the Military Heritage Museum, is being sold at auction.

According to the Web site of the Cates Auction Real Estate Company (click here), the starting bid is $25,000 for the building at 701 Messanie St.

The description notes that the “iconic building” is “immediately recognizable as the work of renowned architect Harvey Ellis.” It was built in 1890.

The 3-story brick structure features limestone detailing, a slate roof, and the signature round tower. The parcel also includes two adjacent vacant lots at 613 Messanie and 516 S. 7th.

The Military Heritage Museum closed its doors in April.