Category: Historic Treasures | Olde Good Things

An Abbreviated History of Stained Glass Windows

July 29, 2022 /

Stained glass dates back to at least the Roman Empire when craftsmen peddled wares including stained glass. The history of stained glass takes […]

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An Eerie History Leaves Behind Artifacts of a Grand Design

October 26, 2021 /

The decline and decay of the grandeur that was both the life cycle of a historic piece of architecture and a vision for […]

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Faces of Architecture at Olde Good Things

July 2, 2021 /

Architectural relics often spin a tale that reflects the storyline of cultural heritage. Statues mounted to guard over human endeavors are a common […]

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Olde Good Things Salvage from the Historic Waldorf Astoria New York City

March 3, 2020 /

The Waldorf Astoria was erected over an entire city block on Park Avenue, Manhattan, in 1931. It was the successor to the original […]

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NYC Flatiron Building Reclaimed Copper Clad Windows at Olde Good Things

February 4, 2020 /

Olde Good Things always has architectural treasures reclaimed from some of the most famous historic buildings, just waiting for the right person to […]

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5 Most Interesting Items at OGT Union Square

August 9, 2019 /

History of Union Square Park On July 19, 1839, New York City’s Union Square Park opened to the public. Here’s a fun fact […]

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Rose Hill Mansion in Mount Kisco, NY: What We Rescued

July 8, 2019 /

Rose Hill the Beautiful The Rose Hill Mansion was located on 98 acres of land at 773 Armonk- New Castle, Mount Kisco, NY. The original Tudor style manor built in […]

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