Soaking Up Some Salvage at the Fest
At Saturday’s Salvage Fest, the sun was shining (a little too hard but we can’t complain), most of the dealers showed up on time and attendees (some of whom came from as far as Chicago) showed up in droves, some with measuring tapes in hand, to see what all the fuss was about. Thanks to…
At Saturday’s Salvage Fest, the sun was shining (a little too hard but we can’t complain), most of the dealers showed up on time and attendees (some of whom came from as far as Chicago) showed up in droves, some with measuring tapes in hand, to see what all the fuss was about. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to come and helped make it a special day for us. (We particulaly enjoyed getting a chance to meet so many readers!) In addition, a special thanks to Principal Wrighton, Amy Oztan from the PTA and Councilwoman James for helping to make the event possible. And, of course, a big shout-out to all the dealers (listed on the jump) who took a chance on a first-time event. It’s safe to say we’ll be doing more of this type of event in the future. Lots of photos in the Flickr set on the link; or view as a slideshow here.
Salvage Fest Photo Set [Flickr]
Silver Fox
Moon River Chattel
Olde Good Things
Demolition Depot
Build It Green
Reclaimed Home
Architectural Salvage News
Eddie’s Salvage
Suzanne’s Salvage
As one of the vendors at Salvagefest, Silver Fox from Albany, I logged in to see the comments. Unfortunately, very little about salvage and to one commenter — almost everything we brought was salvage. I saw very little salvage sold and more home decor. With salvage, fit is critical and we had many things people were interested in but just didn’t have the correct dimensions. Perhaps next time. And there should be a next time. We certainly would come again. We loved the crowd and for a first time thought Brownstoner did a great job. One comment about the race issue. The dealers to the left and right of us and across from us were black and about 30% of our sales were from black customers(just an observation from an old East Bronx native). Hope to see you again. Fred
party on everyone! we stopped in and the only issue i had was that it was outside in the HOT SUN!! it would have even worked better if everyone had tents ala olde goode things or whatever they’re called. otherwise, a gymnasium with AC would have been nice for sure. also, it seemed like some of the vendors could have brought more things or something. but i was impressed by the variety of vendors, and from out of town too! this could easily be monthly or weekly like a green market or more directly the chelsea flea market, but you’d have to find a space to accomodate that kind of scheduling. and if it happened more often then i bet it would carry a strong vibe.
ok – here’s the truth – I’m black – but did not go to the Salvage Fest because the mosquitoes were out of control and bit half my body as I was moving into my newly purchased brownstone – which I must admit will be the envy of all (black, white, yellow and orange) – because it has ALLLLL the original details intact in the parlor floor. Bought it from a loving family that owned it and loved it for the past 50 years – Blessed!
Not only am I black, but I’m a capitalist that works on Wall St as well as a community activitist – simly did not have time to attend the Fest, as my family was focused on heriting and investing in our future home – and we didn’t need no damn knobs!!
Moral of the story – we know what’s going on – and we’d be there it we wanted to be there! We simply prioritized! There are no victims in this neck of the woods – and there ain’t ever gonna be any over here! – ‘dem there days are gone!
CareBear think 8:02 needs a great big hug.
I hate all of you assholes.
When this blog first started, I was obsessed and visited it four or five times a day. Kept this up for a couple of years. Now it’s down to around once a week. This just isn’t a serious real estate blog anymore.
I went there, but left after just a few minutes because I’m apparently of the wrong skin color.
what’s with all the obnoxious, psuedo-intellectual posts about race and buildings?
i have a great idea. lets everyone ignore any comment not relating to salvaged objects.
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i didn’t attend (too hot and muggy)but i’d love to go to the next one. will this be a yearly, or a more frequent event?
ps this is my first posting. honest.