Doorknobs by the bin, mantels stacked like books, and stained glass catching the afternoon light make one old Illinois warehouse feel like a time machine with price tags. It holds 60,000 square feet of pieces pulled from old buildings, homes, and shops, all waiting for a second life.
Wandering the aisles costs nothing, and every corner seems to hide a story. For Illinois families who love nostalgia and a good treasure hunt, it may become a favorite indoor outing.
A Brick Treasure Chest In Chicago’s West Town
Out on West Hubbard Street, a few blocks from the bustle of downtown Chicago, sits a building that looks ordinary until you step through the door. Salvage One calls 1840 W Hubbard Street home, right in the city’s West Town neighborhood.
Inside, the place opens into a 60,000-square-foot showroom spread across three floors. The focus is architectural salvage, which means pieces rescued from older buildings before they could be thrown away…