They sell the items in the pictures and leave them up so you still come.
Nobody answers the phone during business hours because they're out in the warehouse.
So no way to check and see if what's in the pictures still is available unless you go down there.
But the thing is those things are long gone and they just entice you down there to fish through their other stuff that is nearly garbage.
Our first time at Historic Albany Architecture and it was a very pleasant experience. The store is a great resource if you are looking to keep your home true to its time built!
While this place is unique, and I’ll be back (and soon) When I had approached an employee to ask the price of this lovely latch style brass hardware I had found I was met with a “I’d hate to sell this to someone who wouldn’t use it properly” - very presumptuous, not ever having met me or ever having a conversation with me before. Like I said I’ll be back, but - let’s not assume people’s knowledge of antiques or history. If someone comes into an archival warehouse…chances are, they know exactly what they’re looking for.
Best place to spend a Saturday in Albany. Join the Tool Library and borrow any power tools you need. Theres also lots of free hardware available for tool library memebers. The dust is everywhere and probably includes lead paint and other toxic particles. Dont bring toddlers (walking around) here.
The man running the shop was so unbelievably arrogant and rude. When I had asked for the price of the record player he stated, “You couldn’t even afford it if you wanted it.” I was taken aback by this comment as he was suggesting that I was too poor to afford anything. I am still in shock that someone could be such an elitist.
My brother frequence this place often, beautiful pocket doors were purchased here. I purchased an Aviation brass coin collection for my brother-in-law. Update he loved his aviation brass coin collection.
this place is a gem for all historic building materials!!!!!! additionally their staff is very helpful and friendly. within the building there is a tool library as well. thank you
Great selection of unique items, plus warehouse manager Tom provides great guidance and recommendations. Number one resource for architectural salvage in the region.
OK! Nothing else. Just, OK!
Very overpriced. If you can find the pricing or idea if cost before pulling items from very organized locations.
Very limited on times open...so plan ahead.
Fine if need authentic. But if project can use new supplies that will be painter or stain...save money, go but new material.
Some good lighting fixture. Overpriced but a few second had interesting books, photographs, sleds, etc up in front room.
Certainly, if you know what you need. Ask..get to the point...they know the inventory! How to do it.
Not located in safe area. Heads up. Be alert!
If you are looking for items to give your home character this is the place. My customer spent $450 on 4 windows and a very nice French doors that had a ton of character. SUPER friendly, very knowledgeable, and bent over backwards to help us. Amazing customer service. Great people to do business with. Lots of great finds. We will be back.
Awesome staff, great volunteers, plenty of fun finds!
The crew here is passionate, friendly, and knowledgable. Everyone going in to buy / walking around has some sort of story and they all deserve to be heard. Everyone here offers that ear and advice, if looking for it.
The fact that so much can be saved from salvage jobs, donations, and advocating is astounding. Hope this place stays open for at least another 40 years! :)
Fantastic Finds. I particularly like their selection of vintage bathroom toilets, sinks and tubs. If you need a toilet tank from a 1920's-1960s Standard, Crane, Kohler, or even Mott- this is the place. Windows, doors, ball hinges, mortise locks, keys, porcelain and glass knobs, lighting....AND other great odds and ends in the show room. Worth the trip from anywhere. Call ahead to speak with Tom G.- he's knowledgeable and will help to guide your search and decisions. Just an FYI though its fun its not a place for young kids to wander about. Lots of peeling vintage paint (lead) and sharp edges- uneven flooring. Be sure to leave the kids with a sitter and have a day of it!
Cool little hole in the wall for random windows, doors, sinks, tubs, moldings and more. All non for profit. Incredible finds and deals if you are willing to spend some time looking
Nice assortment of older fixtures, old windows, doors, and just about everything from older homes. Some things reasonably priced but other things less expensive to buy a repro. It's definitely worth a visit and really cool place to browse if you own older home. You'll come away with something you'll love.
Super place with lots of great old building supplies. Tom is a big help and knows the stuff. Can't wait til I need more old stuff: doors, windows, trim or odds and ends.
The warehouse is very organized and easy to maneuver. They have an amazing selection of doors and windows, as well as various fun and funky miscellaneous house parts, all very reasonably priced. I didn't catch the name of the gentleman who assisted me, but he deserves a shout out as well because he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the stock; it was a pleasure chatting with him. I will definitely be back!
Lots of one of a kind and hard to find architectural salvage here - I would give 5 star, but I arrived at 4PM on Sat and they had closed early (posted Sat Hours specify 5 PM closing) - A wasted trip.
There’s an amazing amount of stuff here, most apparently salvaged from historic houses around Albany. It would be a great place if you’re looking for vintage doorknobs, used tools or lampshades. There’s also a ton of old doors, windows and bathroom fixtures, in varying states of decay. The place is miraculously well organized, though, and just looking around is fun.
If you are looking for parts of old houses, from kitchen cabinet knobs to house windows, marble sinks, old doors, door knobs and more, this place is well organized and has helpful staff, as well as a great mission to recycle old parts of houses.
Dec 15, 2017
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