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
10:07 = 10:21
Come on. The earlier poster clearly as a point. Before you come done on him/her like a tone of bricks, just look at the bloody photos. The event really was very white…stangely white. I think the question ‘why’ is one that is reasonably raised in this context.
Well if you mean that the most common race to be found at SalvageFest was white, then yes, you are correct. I have my own pictures, and more than half of the people in them are white. And? Your point is? Or are you just trying to start a meaningless argument for your own amusement?
Amy
I found the perfect ceramic door knob at that big dealer in the corner. yahoo!
10:07, you’re nuts. i was there and it was a mixed crowd. the flickr photos actually refute your own claim. why are you trying to stir up trouble over a nice community event?
god you are a pathetic race-baiter, 10:07. give it up. if you’d bothered to go you’d know that it was a diverse and welcoming event.
Anyone who doesn’t think that this event was predominantly white should indeed look at the Flickr photo set (before it’s taken down, which it probably will be now).
I wasn’t in the market for any salvage but I stopped by and thought there was such a great neighborhood vibe. Maybe next time include some more furniture and other interior items?
And I’d like to give a huge thanks to Jon, for bringing this great event to PS11, and to all of you who showed up and helped raise $1000 for the PS11 PTA!
I hope there are many more SalvageFests to come.
Amy