Pinchin Street East No. 1 Circa 1800s
If street signs could talk imagine the tale this relic might have to spin. Circa 1800s, this Pinchin Street sign may well have bore witness to one of the bloodiest and most horrific crimes of the 19th century; a crime committed by none other then the notorious Jack...
Brass Photo Birdie (Ca. 1890)
Long before Ritalin and stun guns there was “ the birdie”… If you’re a parent you probably know exactly how hard it is to get and maintain the attention of toddlers and smaller children… no easy task that’s for certain. Now put yourself in the shoes of a 19th Century...
The Yard Sale Snoop comes by
This weekend we had an impromptu yard sale. We had a chance to meet a lot of great people and clear out some pieces. We also had the pleasure of meeting Erin, the Yard Sale Snoop. Erin’s written up a great post about our store. Thanks again to Erin, her son, and...
Free Pick with my oil change
The other day while up on the Hamilton Mountain I stopped for a quick oil change – the shop of choice was Concession Garage. Now for most people, hanging out in the garage sitting-room entails thumbing through a magazine or two to pass the time. For guys like me...
