Salvage yards are not for everyone. They require patience, imagination, and a willingness to dig through piles of things that most people would call junk.
But for renovators, artists, and anyone who appreciates craftsmanship that cannot be replicated today, they are goldmines. This Virginia salvage complex covers six acres, and the inventory is staggering.
Doors stacked in rows, hardware sorted by type, mantels, columns, stained glass, and trim pulled from buildings that no longer exist. Some pieces are ready to install…