An Ohio iconic building nicknamed the "Big Basket," is looking for a buyer. The building situated in Newark, home to a basket-making company.

The seven-storey basket building belongs to the home decor Longaberger Company. The company's employees are being moved to another location in Ohio.

The Big Basket was opened in 1997 and now facing hard economic times. Jim Klein, a former Longaberger president, said that, "The Big Basket is like the St Louis Arch." "It's a really important part of south-eastern Ohio history."

The BBC news reported, a Facebook group titled "Preserving the Longaberger 'Big Basket' as a National Treasure" has 1,683 members. One member writes, "Wish we could all donate enough $ to buy the big basket and turn it into a museum. I realise this isn't feasible at all, but wishful thinking.”

"It isn't fair. It's a landmark Dave built. What happened to this (company). So sad," Another writes.

Brenton Baker, director of marketing and communications for the company, said that, "It is not a sad thing we are leaving."  "People keep saying they feel sad for the employees. Don't feel sad for us. I cannot wait for next week. For me, next week can't come fast enough. For the people on the outside, it's probably not that way."

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