Architectural Salvage at Lowe's (Parking Lot)

We received a tip about the opening of a new outdoor architectural salvage business a few days ago but haven't had time to make it over to Gowanus, so we were pleased to see that blog Casa Cara wrote it up this morning. According to her post, Roy Baccaro, whose family has been in the business for a century, recently rented space in the Lowe's parking underneath the F train and is displaying a tempting array of antique iron fences, newel posts and fireplace covers, among other things. Anyone checked it out in person yet?
The Ironmonger Under the El [Casa Cara]

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Probably a lot cheaper than Vinnie!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 24, 2009 11:03 AM

I've noticed some kind of flea market on the side entrance, but it was always closed when I go to Lowe's, which is usually not on the weekends. Great idea, however. Hope prices are reasonable.

Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 24, 2009 11:05 AM

I just realized this is an entirely different vendor than the flea stuff.

Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 24, 2009 11:11 AM

Didn't there use to be a statue vendor in that spot? They sold lawn statues, fountains, Mary on the half-shell?

Am I remembering that wrong....?

Posted by: christopher at February 24, 2009 11:18 AM

So when you wake up one morning and find your "Newel Post" missing, you'll know where to find it.

Posted by: ou812 at February 24, 2009 11:45 AM

Sounds like nothing is covered and all he can sell is outdoor salvage. Is that correct? DIBS how do you know he is cheaper? NYC salvage prices have never been cheap. That's why I often sell big ticket items to NYC out of Albany. Customers save hundreds and recently, probably saved a couple of thousand on a backbar going to Brooklyn.

Posted by: Iknow at February 24, 2009 12:21 PM

Prices seem to be extremely reasonable. I inquired about a 4-foot-tall wrought iron chandelier that looks like it's from the 1940s. $75! Couldn't believe my ears. Wish I had higher ceilings.

Posted by: casacara at February 24, 2009 12:56 PM

how much are the newel posts? i need two of them!

Posted by: girlongrand62 at February 24, 2009 2:17 PM

The guy has been there for months. His family used to be in the scrap metal business. His prices are very arbitrary. One of those places where the price tag depends on how well you are dressed.

Posted by: Bond at February 24, 2009 3:45 PM

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February 24, 2009

Architectural Salvage at Lowe's (Parking Lot)

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