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Historic Burlington Antiques and Art Emporium Turns Twenty
BURLINGTON CITY, NJ – In June 2001, the High St., was constructed by Edward Super rators, collectors and unique gift buyers from all
Historic Burlington Antiques and Art between 1915-1924 as one of the world’s first over the State and country now. For the past 20
Emporium, in Burlington City, New Jersey, auto dealerships (according to the state’s Sanborn years, the Emporium has received the distinction
opened its doors for the first time. Scott Carlbon fire insurance map) and is listed on the National of being the Best Antique Shop/Art Gallery in
purchased the buildings between 418 and 426 Registry of Historic Buildings. In 1926, the the area by the readers of the Burlington County
High Street in 1998. Anderson Motors Company purchased it and Times. Approximately two years ago, Scott broke
The building which currently houses the sold and repaired automobiles until 1972. through a wall to one of the street front buildings,
Antiques and Art Emporium, located at 424 In 1998, many of Scott’s family, friends, and adding an additional 1000 sq ft to the co-op. On
colleagues thought he was crazy to undertake this October 26, 2014, the Emporium ran their first
Windsong massive task of renovating a 15,000 sq ft bi-annual fall and spring Antique Shows. The
condemned building with a close-to-30-foot
Emporium ran its first live auction in November
Antiques Inc. wooden arched truss ceiling. It took Carlbon two 2019, and then Covid19 hit. The Emporium is
and half years to repair, refurbish, reinforce, now running an on-line only auctions every other
and replace the entire roof of this run-down, month (visit www.AuctionZip.Com).
346 Route 28 at 124/39 dilapidated, arch and truss building. If you would like more information about
Harwich Port, MA 02646 The Emporium is now home to more than promotions and the future celebration, visit
In Season Mon-Sat 10 - 5 , Sun 12 - 4 65 antiques and art dealers. Even with all the the Emporium in person or on the website
Off season hours will vary.
Please check website or call ahead. problems, Carlbon had the foresight to see what (antiquesnj.com) and place your name on their
• English & American Antiques including Blown & this building and the historic City could become. email list.
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Pattern Glass • 18 & 19 Century Ceramics & Staffordshire, It took almost five years to completely fill the
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Silver, Furniture, Art, Books & Ephemera, much more Emporium with dealers selling items from the
508-432-1797 www.windsongantiques.com 1700s to collectibles of today. The Emporium,
an eclectic co-op, is a thriving source for movie,
Unicorn Bookshop television, and restaurant set designers and deco-
Secondhand &
Rare Books Come Shop Us!!!
Bought & Sold
410‑476‑3838 Gift Certificates Available!
9‑5 MON – SAT, 11‑5 SUN M Miiddddlleebboorroo
JIM DAWSON
UnicornbookshopMD@gmail.com A Annttiiqquuee CCoo--oopp
RT. 50 • P.O. Box 154
TRAPPE, MD 21673 40 North Main Street
Middleboro, MA
7 77744--441199--33228866
Over 120 Vendors on Two Floors!!
Wed - Fri: 11-5,
Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 We Buy & Sell Open 7 Days
Mon & Tues Two Floors of 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
CLOSED Antiques & Collectibles
Check our Facebook page for info 2 min. from Short Hills Mall
Middleboro Antique Co-op 511 Morris Ave., Summit, N.J.
(908) 273-9373 summitantiquecenter.com
THE LARGEST ANTIQUE MALL
IN AMERICA AND GROWING
ALL ON ONE FLOOR!
135,000 sq. ft.
1239 South Main Street • Palmer, MA 01069
MAPS ~ FURNITURE ~ MID-CENTURY Over 100 Quality Dealers
RETRO PRINTS ~ PAINTINGS
Shopping • Food • Fun ADVERTISING TOOLS ~ ELEGANT Antiques & Collectibles, Primitives
I-81, Exit 227 • Verona, VA GLASSWARE ~ COINS ~ POTTERY
Only 1/4 mile east of PRIMITIVES ~ JEWELRY ~ GEMSTONES Furniture, Tools, Glassware
US-11on Rt. 612 MILITARY INCLUDING CIVIL WAR
RELICS ~ TOYS ~ FOSSILS ~ BOOKS Musical Instruments & More
540-248-1110 ARTISAN AREA AND MUCH MORE! Air Conditioned!
MON - THUR 10-5 ENJOY A DELICIOUS BITE TO Store Hours
EAT AT TASTY BITES ALONG
FRI & SAT 10-6 WITH A TASTY HOMEMADE Thursday • Friday • Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
SUNDAY 12-6 CANDY OR FUDGE.
Dealer Inquiries Welcome • Gift Cards Available
FactoryAntiqueMall.com facebook/PalmerAntique
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