Our Story
The Old House Revival Company Ltd. was
established in the fall of 2003 when the business name was acquired.
The company operated from the Exchange District location until late
2004 when the store was moved to 324 Young Street in Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada. Old House buys and sells salvaged, vintage,
antique, reconditioned and heritage building and decorating
materials. In addition we offer a range of furniture and decorative
items. In October 2007 the 2nd and 3rd story opened to the public as
an upscale antique mall, offering a wide variety of antique and
vintage items. The Old House Revival Co. has become a true shopping
destination.
Our Building
The current Old House building was the
old Peter's Auction located across Young Street from the CBC building
in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There were a few small holes in the ceiling
that needed attention. The old roof was removed and new one built. The
old brick facade was restored by sand blasting. The interior had to be
dried, emptied and gutted. The sandblasting crew returned to do the
interior. All walls, both brick and wood as well as the ceilings and
beams were blasted. The floors were leveled and sealed, new windows
installed. Foam insulation was added and some walls were framed. The
woodwork and floors were sealed and the installation of shelving
began. Old doors, sandblasted, were fitted to form wall panels and
wainscoting.
The finished product is awash with ideas on how to use antique
building materials in new and creative ways. However, to see them best
you will have to come and visit us at The Old House Revival Company,
324 Young Street. |
