Shop Salvage • Second Chance, Inc

Originally printed February 2004 in Country Living magazine, written by Sharon Graber and Monica Michael Willis.

A hand-carved Arts and Crafts mantel, a roomy claw-foot tub, or a crystal chandelier from the 1920s can turn a so-so room into a show-stopper. Here, some of our favorite places to find one-of-a-kind architectural salvage pieces.

Rejuvenation
This Portland, Ore., shop started out in a tiny condemned storefront in the late 1970s. Today it occupies 38,000 square feet of retail space in the historic Neustadter Building in southeastern Portland. Authentic period lighting, plumbing, and hardware fill the floors, but it’s still architectural salvage that is the soul of the operation. Rejuvenation also has its own line of reproduction lighting and furniture.

Second Chance, Inc.
Just one year old, this 60,000-square-foot Baltimore nonprofit works to save the city’s architectural heritage by reclaiming and selling architectural salvage, building materials, and furniture from historic buildings slated for demolition.

Island Girl Salvage
At this boutique in Arlington Heights, III., you’ll find affordably priced pre-1950s architectural salvage including furniture, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, mantelpieces, and a wide array of art prints.

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Plan your visit to Second Chance.

Second Chance, Inc. is conveniently located in the Sowebo neighborhood of Baltimore, just minutes from downtown. Our spacious warehouse is easily accessible from major highways, making it a quick trip from Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Whether you’re coming from the city or surrounding areas, you’ll find us at 1700 Ridgely Street in Baltimore, MD 21230. Our store is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM, ready to help you find unique, reclaimed treasures.