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My wife has always been keen on styles from an era long gone. Like us, she shares a sentiment against architectural brutalism and much of what came after. I enjoy taking her to antique shops. Interesting how it’s only ever European blood running those antique shops.

Last year, I found an old glass object stamped with the name of a local corporation that had dissolved long ago. Searching for the address revealed the entire stretch of land had been completely redeveloped on what was once the outskirt of town. As far the internet was concerned, this place had never existed. (Which is another discussion to be had)

Having gotten to know the members of the Historical Society more than a year later, I found myself in the neighborhood of that old antique shop. Figured I’d see if there was any chance they still had that glass object. I caught the owner just as she was leaving and explained that I was looking for an item which I intended to donate to the historical society in my town. Remarkably, it was still available having been relocated onto a high shelf behind several other pieces of merchandise. Not only was she happy to help me find it, but decided she would give it to me for free as a donation to the historical society.