1950′s :: Art and Antiques of Akron, Ohio
January 3, 2009
Driving through downtown Akron, I was reminded of the vintageous culture that thrives there. On just about every block there was either a vintage thrift storefront or a free-standing antique shop.
Among my favorites is an antique shop on West Market street on the way to Aladdins Eatery; my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. This shop is marked with an arrangement of eclectic furniture, paintings, and “junk” sprawled out on the front lawn this place of refuge… for antique junkies such as myself. As you enter, you will be overwhelmed by the amount of stuff packed into this deceivingly large store. When I say “store,” think of a gutted run-down house probably built in the 1800′s. As you walk through the antiques clogging the front room and into the back room, you will be amazed and maybe even creeped out by what you will find. There is a whole room and upper floor dedicated to the very first post cards in print and mirrors to complement them. Along with vintage post cards and mirrors, there are literally thousands of original photos from the beginning of the photo era. These photos include self portraits and family photos; really adding to the eerie feeling. You will have to stop in to really appreciate the fine vintage mood they have set at this crispy, old antique shop =)
Along with vintage and antique shops that fill downtown Akron, they have recently made several improvements to the Akron Art Museum. Their current collection is from the 1950′s until present and I thought it would be appropriate to write about this fabulous haven for vintage art lovers =) You can read more about it here: http://www.akronartmuseum.org/musexhibitions/
As I travel back to California, I will be glad to express the vintage and antique culture I come from back in Ohio. I almost forgot how vintageous my roots are, almost.
Until we meet again,
Bethany Taylor
