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
Maybe black people were less interested than white people. I’m white and I wasn’t at the Fort Greene Music Fest – I had no interest in attending. BFD – I can’t really even agree that this is a worthwhile topic. It was advertised in numerous public forums, held in the outdoors in a predominantly black nabe- what more do you want?
I enjoyed the salvage fest (where, BTW, I saw quite a few black people in attendance and as exhibitors so I can’t comment on why this so-called ‘phenomenon’ took place) and hope it’ll grow and become a more regular event or maybe morph into a weekend flea market. Thanks to everyone who made it happen.
All I can say “Amy” is that it’s curious how you sign off on some of your posts as “Amy” and yet your user id is “Anonymous”. You must understand why this invites suspicion, especially on this blog.
I think the Salvage Fest was a great idea also, however, I hope that next time the vendors will bring more items instead of using it as an opportunity for advertising with only a few items. I am aware of places like Moon River Chattal, Demolition Depot and Olde Goode Things. What I was hoping was to be able to find items I needed and drag them home with me down the block since I don’t have the option of driving to these places.
With the exception of doorknobs – I didn’t see much architectural salvage I was interested in. I would have liked to see more doors, windows mouldings, floor planks, fixtures. Oh well, maybe next time. I also came early – maybe more was put out over the course of the day?
“…but I do find it curious how, if someone so much as raises an issue of race on this board, they’re IMMEDIATELY branded a ‘race baitor’. That kind of reactionary stance is usually an indication of something unsavory.”
Exactly right. Almost without fail.
Sorry 10:37, that’s not what’s going on. Every time there is an event, someone gets on here and makes a broad comment about race, not a nuanced argument and not a question as to the broader sociologic causes. It’s the race version of “When AY gets built all of this will be worthless.” Probably the same person every time, trying to start an argument.
If someone were to comment on race and then make some of the arguments I was listing, or other coherent arguments, then I don’t think that they would be attacked (at least I wouldn’t be attacking). But to simply say “there weren’t enough black people” or “black people weren’t welcome” (as someone did in the comments on Friday’s SalvegeFest post) is tantamount to racebaiting.
Normally I stay silent when this happens, but since I was involved in this event, I’m very annoyed by these comments that the event was too white. If people are interested, they will come. If people aren’t interested, then ask why. But to lay it all at brownstoner’s feet it just silly.
We stopped by and drooled over bathtubs and baked goods, then headed over to the Fort Greene fest for some soul food and live music. I commented to my husband (as I often do) that the best part about living in Brooklyn is the incredible diversity; which is why strings like this one on this particular site sadden me. Talk about missing the ever-lovin’ point!
Regardless, the SalvageFest looked like a great success and we look forward to the next one. Cheers~
I agree, Bob, but I’d like everyone to feel welcome and not just some.
I think Salvage Fest was a wonderful event. I’d love to see it happen on a regular basis.
10:41 = 10:33