An antique sign for the Mineola Hotel is on display in the lounge. Owner Pete Jakstas has put his Mineola Marina and Lounge up for auction on eBay. The opening bid is $2 million.

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Courtesy A historic photo of the Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake, known as the "Grand Lady of the Lakes." It dates back to 1884.

Pete Jakstas, owner of the Mineola Marina and Lounge, sits in the bar after putting the facility up for auction on eBay this week.

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Pete Jakstas, owner of the Mineola Marina and Lounge, put the historic facility up for auction on eBay this week after trying to sell it on his own for a couple of years.

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This is a screen shot of an eBay listing for the Mineola Hotel.

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The historic Fox Lake building that was famous for being a weekend retreat for mobster Al Capone, is up for national auction on eBay. The Mineola Lounge and Marina, located on the shores of Fox Lake, was listed Wednesday with a starting bid of $2 million. "I figured by putting it on eBay, it would draw some bids from around the country," owner Pete Jakstas said.