Architectural Antiques: Behind the Salvage

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Explore salvaged architectural treasures and hidden stories at Architectural Antiques—part of the City Stories festival.

Architectural Antiques

2026 City Stories Events

Take a look at these individual events that are part of City Stories, a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities.

Architectural Antiques is an architectural salvage and lighting business located in Northeast Minneapolis. Their four-story brick and timber building was originally built as a factory for Nash Coffee Company in 1920.They have been operating for more than 45 years. Just as it was in the beginning, the store is brimming with antique architectural elements such as lighting, hardware, windows, doors, sinks, cabinets, fireplace mantels, iron, stone, and more. They provide professional rewiring service for lights, as well as advice and insight into how to integrate their other varied inventory. It is their mission to keep these beautiful, unique pieces of the past alive by highlighting their elevated materials, lost craftsmanship, and forgotten methods.On Saturday from 10am to 4pm, they will be open for self-guided tours.On Sunday from 10am to 5pm, they will offer staff-guided tours and “behind the scenes” of our store. On this 45-minute staff-led experience, you’ll explore a vast collection of salvaged architectural elements—each with its own history and second life.Visitors will be led through the store to see their photography studio, art glass collection, light shop, hardware department, shipping department, and woodshop. They will also highlight a few unique pieces with storied pasts that have been preserved through their work.Whether you’re a design enthusiast, preservation advocate, or simply curious, this tour offers a fascinating look at the stories embedded in the built environment—and what it means to give them new life.

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About Architectural AntiquesFor over 40 years, Architectural Antiques has specialized in salvaging and repurposing unique architectural elements, from stained glass to fireplace mantels. Located in a historic four-story brick and timber building—once home to Nash Coffee Company—the space is filled with pieces on their way to new life. Discover the stories behind both the building and the treasures within.About City StoriesCity Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region. This festival is produced by Rethos and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's Minnesota Chapter. Buy tickets to other City Stories events <a href="https://www.rethos.org/city-stories" title="https://www.rethos.org/city-stories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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