OT: Salvage Yards Near UConn?

[Hey Adrien!]

On Valentine's Day, my wife and I are spending the night near UConn and attending the Georgetown game (hit me up if you've got tickets to spare!).

It's my first time on campus in two years and a few more for her. Part of our trip will be looking for antique faucets for our home after the sink in the only bathroom in our 1890s home hit the fritz.

Any recommendations for salvage yards or other spots that might have a selective of antique/vintage facuets at reasonable prices?

We're driving up from Norwalk, so willing to go anywhere on the way on our drive, or even a bit out of the way from the drive or campus. I've seen a couple examples on google, but would love recs from the 'yard.

 

[Improviser]

No personal knowledge, @Hey Adrien, but did find this on an Internet Search.

 

[formerlurker]

Antique Iron Hardware at Olde New England Salvage Co.

Antique Iron Hardware, vintage reproduction hardware

www.oldenewenglandsalvage.com

This place is close to campus but I don't see any bathroom fixtures. Maybe send them a quick email, they'll be able to suggest a spot that has what you're looking for.

 

[Hoophound]

On Valentine's Day, my wife and I are spending the night near UConn and attending the Georgetown game (hit me up if you've got tickets to spare!).

It's my first time on campus in two years and a few more for her. Part of our trip will be looking for antique faucets for our home after the sink in the only bathroom in our 1890s home hit the fritz.

Any recommendations for salvage yards or other spots that might have a selective of antique/vintage facuets? We're driving up from Norwalk, so willing to go anywhere on the way on our drive, or even a bit out of the way from the drive or campus. I've seen a couple examples on google, but would love recs from the 'yard.

The area around Sturbridge Mass is a hotbed for that stuff. However, I think you’ll have to try a bit harder in the winter than you would in Summer or Fall when they have huge flea markets full of old household items.

I’m not sure if they have indoor sales this time of year. There was a show on for years called Flea Market Flip and they were in that area for most episodes. It’s not far from Storrs, but you’ll need to research what’s open to decide if it’s worth the trip. We stayed at an Airbnb in the area a while back and there was even a guide in the house for all the flea markets and antique shops nearby. It’s a known thing I guess.

 

[bdbdbdbd]

In Dudley, MA--another 30 miles beyond UConn, but maybe worth checking out:

I go into homes analyze the bathrooms to see what was removed ,and make a plan with home owner to fix it.Walter K. Parker's Old School Plumbing Dudley, MA Home

Repair and install antique plumbing in period homes using old shutoffs and traps,to make it appear to be original to the home.

www.oldplumbfixer.com

 

[Skiblets]

Doesn’t Putnam have a pretty active antique scene in its little downtown area? May be worth a look

 

[zdirty]

Doesn’t Putnam have a pretty active antique scene in its little downtown area? May be worth a look

Seconded. not exactly salvage yard, but a few antique stores and one more of an antique mall

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Would be a bit out of the way, but there's this one in my neck of the woods. It's a huge indoor building. I assume lots of "junk". Might be worth at least messaging them?

The Collinsville Antiques Co. | New Hartford, Connecticut

 

[Mr. French]

I respect your Valentine’s Day plans

 

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[Hey Adrien!]

I respect your Valentine’s Day plans

Honestly, it’s my wife’s idea.

Last summer, our good buddy passed who was a UConn diehard and his birthday is Valentine’s Day. His mom lives near UConn, so to honor him we’ll go to the game and stop by to see his mom.