Faces of Architecture at Olde Good Things
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
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
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
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
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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Colonial Eatery Brings Repurposed Architectural Elements
The Assembly Design Studio designers of Ledger, a local restaurant and bar on New England’s North Shore, envisioned a “rough restoration” of the […]
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Salvage Alert: Rescue a Remnant of Rose Hill
Rose Hill, the New Castle estate of American impresario Billy Rose, is scheduled for demolition within the next week or two. Help […]
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Reflections of the Past: Mirrors Made from Toy Center Muntz Metal Window Frames
Every object at Olde Good Things has a story. Sometimes the story is lost, and the object remains silent with mystery, keeping its […]
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The Lights of Broadway: Salvaging Fixtures from the Palace Theatre
In the mid-90s, Times Square was undergoing massive redevelopment. Some of our first salvage finds were from well-known Times Square venues, including the […]
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Historic Limestone Friezes from Philadelphia Civic Center
In 1931, the Philadelphia Civic Center became the center of the arts as well as a gathering place for conventions, concerts, and sporting […]
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