The two-story Art Deco building that houses Broadway Antique Market is currently listed for sale at $2.5 million, as the owners of this nearly 30-year-old Edgewater institution are preparing to retire.
The impending sale of the historic property located at 6130 N Broadway has raised concerns among local residents. They fear that the 21,000-square-foot site could be redeveloped if a buyer interested in preserving the structure or maintaining the current business is not found.
Broadway Antique Market is known as Chicago’s oldest antique store and has been a staple in the neighborhood for almost three decades.
After nearly 30 years, Chicago’s oldest antique store is up for sale for $2.5M
The building itself is an iconic piece of local architecture, marked by its towering blue and red neon sign and a tiled exterior adorned with decorative aquatic motifs. Inside, the expansive two-level space serves as a hub for vintage devotees.
The market’s inventory includes everything from classic movie posters and mid-century dining sets to illuminated displays of Kodachrome slides and old issues of Life magazine. A designated upstairs area focuses heavily on home furnishings, offering retro lamps, classic chairs, and unique, colorful statement pieces.
Still open for business
Despite uncertainty about the property’s long-term future, the Broadway Antique Market remains open for regular business. The retiring owners are fully maintaining the multi-vendor store during the listing period, ensuring that new vintage items and inventory continue to arrive on the showroom floor…