The guy who runs this place has issues. I've been in there several times, and he's arrogant and rude every time. After reading several of his responses to customers' complaints, it's clear he's a narcissist. A little man with a big ego. Doubt he'll be in business for long.
September 2023
Some of these reviews are wild. If you can’t figure out the door, why would you pull “so hard the alarm went off”? See a therapist.We bought a bar cart, industrial lamp, and a set of mailboxes from the Southside Masonic Temple that all of ours guests ask about.
September 2023
Gorgeous store. I was entranced. Bought an incredible Richard Nickel photograph for only $30. Owner is a cranky Gen x-er. Personally, I appreciated that. But don't come in expecting a "normal" experience.
For over 20 years Urban Remains has dealt exclusively in the reclamation of American architectural artifacts, antiques, and other oddities found among industrial buildings, and commercial or residential structures. The website displays well over 75,000 recovered artifacts, dating from the mid-19th century to the late 1930's. We do not deal in any new or reproduction materials, and the majority of pieces are directly salvaged at demolition sites within Chicago. New items are added to the website daily, reflecting everything that is available to the public in our West Town showroom.
As a virtual resource, the Urban Remains website overlaps with the Bldg. 51 archive in showcasing artifacts that are part of Eric Nordstrom's collection.
