Architectural Salvage Blog

From Factory to Pantry

June 14, 2019 /

In 2014, Olde Good Things salvaged panes of industrial aqua pebbled chicken wire glass from the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. building in Two Rivers, […]

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Hardware House Party: Late Victorian Hardware Sets for Your Home

May 31, 2019 /

As a fashionable Victorian, one way to demonstrate your good taste and wealth was to decorate your doors with ornate, eye-catching hardware. Homeowners […]

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Salvage Alert: Rescue a Remnant of Rose Hill

May 22, 2019 /

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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Industrial Window Finds Its Way Home

May 10, 2019 /

We love seeing how our customers put their Olde Good Things to use – especially when that use is creative and unexpected. This […]

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Show Off Your Style in Our Customer Showcase

May 2, 2019 /

We love seeing what our customers do with their Olde Good Things. There isn’t much that makes us happier than seeing your photos […]

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Reflections of the Past: Mirrors Made from Toy Center Muntz Metal Window Frames

April 26, 2019 /

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

April 12, 2019 /

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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