Today I'm sharing a great architectural salvage store -- PACA -- in Champaign, Illinois.
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PACA stands for Preservation and Conservation Association (est. 1981), based in Champaign, IL. It was founded to "foster and encourage the preservation and conservation of the natural and built environment of Champaign County and East Central Illinois." I, for one, am eternally grateful this awesome place exists.
It's been a while since I've shared a tour of a cool junking spot, so I thought I would give you a visual walk-through of this true gem of a store.
This vintage Railroad Crossing sign had just the right amount of wear and tear, and it if didn't cost $125 I would have bought it for one of my daughters who collects signs.
I really fell in love with this vintage architectural salvage piece. I mean, just look at the chippy shabbiness of it! I could see it displayed on my faux fireplace mantel in a heartbeat.
They had a nice vintage lamp selection, including glass globe lamps as well as traditional table lamps and chandeliers.
What's not to love about the salvage in the outside yard?
There were galvanized buckets and window frames and rusted machinery.
And how about this golden-footed clawfoot bathtub? Not to mention the pink tub in the background. We actually had a pink bathroom just like it when I was growing up.
There were tons of old salvaged bricks as well as wooden architectural salvage pieces like the ones sitting on top of this pile.
There were a bunch of vintage radiators sitting pretty for the taking.
And some other rusty metal pieces were just crying to be taken home.
When I saw the price for this set of metal lockers I really couldn't believe my eyes. They were only $30.
Talk about a great addition to anyone's industrial decor. I looked them up online and found out that you can buy practically the exact same five tier box locker set for $539.90 each. I'd say the PACA price was exceptional!
I also found the perfect piece of salvaged wood to use for the top of my salvaged fireplace mantel! I've been waiting a long time for just the right piece and I think I've found it -- so I'm really excited about it. Once I manage to attach it to the mantel I will definitely do an update on the blog -- it deservers its own post.
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You just made me want to take a trip to Illinois!!! That looks like such a fun place to shop.
I added this to my bucket list of places I want to visit. I am out of state, but when the items are this wonderful, why not make a trip out of it? I am in love with the window frames as you were! So lovely!
Ohhhhh Kathleen you have to tell me where this shop is in Champaign. I want that beautiful chippy piece you showed. How awesome is that piece. WOW! I cannot wait to see what you got for your mantel. Those tubs with the claw feet oh my. xoxo Kris
I love wandering around junking stores! You just never know what you might come across. Can't believe the storage lockers were only $30!
WOW!! What a cool spot to visit!! So many pretty things and that claw foot tub is just...so good. I love seeing where others shop and find pretty things so this was really cool. Thanks for sharing, Kathleen!
Oh, I had the best time "shopping" as I scrolled through your pictures. I loved the clawfoot tub! I'll NEVER forget seeing one tub half buried in someone's yard here in Maine with a cement statue of Mary enshrined in it. Ranked right up there with the tractor tires painted white with petunias planted inside!
Wow I will add this to my Pinterest board of things to do! I love that one glass lamp fixture that looks like a hat!!! Man - I'd snatch that up for sure. Lots of inspiration here with what you photographed and I too love the piece you got for your mantel! Might be worth a nice little drive down there some weekend this summer!
Hi..Enjoy your travels..Wish I had Salvage Stores near me..
Keep them coming..
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