Ready to go

PIECES OF THE PAST: The decorations from the former West Valley Inn are among the items up for sale. Viewing an ornate trestle Monday are Keith Plante from RI Wedding Services and Brad Girouard from Jumparoo Rentals RI.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

THE AUCTIONEERS: Mike Andrea and Joe Mac of SJ Corio Inc. were on hand for Monday’s viewing of items from the former West Valley Inn. In total, more than 800 lots of items were up for sale in the auction.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN: Ann Wilkins took time to view the items up for sale by lots at the former West Valley Inn on Monday.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, July 17, 2019 1:08 pm

At the former West Valley Inn in West Warwick, everything must go.

The storied facility – the site of weddings, banquets and special events for decades prior to its abrupt closure in 2016 – will soon be razed.

On Monday, auction and liquidation company SJ Corio Co. kicked off bidding on every item at the site – from kitchen equipment and utensils to office equipment, chairs and doors.

An inspection of the site for bidders was held Monday. The online-only auction was scheduled to continue through noon on July 17.