Traveling to the Antique shops and auctions in Chautauqua County can lead to wonderful finds of the history of Chautauqua county and past businesses.
In my recent stop at an antique store in West field, NY I found a few old Post cards.
This is a different look than I am used to of The St, Elmo’s Hotel located at the Chautauqua Institution. Does anyone have a time date for this image? I believe the image was taken my J.M. Bonji
This is a postcard of Bestor Plaza and the Colonnade at Chautauqua Institution.
I also picked a book that was used at the Chautauqua Institution in the opera department. The opera, “Adia” was used by one of the members of the Chautauqua Opera. A post card was tucked in the binding of the book to a member of the opera in the year 1989.
The past has a way of resurfacing and sharing moments in time. And all who know the Chautauqua Institution know its rich history.
Chautauqua County is rich in antique shops and flea markets. A few local well known antique shops are Small Emporium in Findley Lake and Landmark Acres Antiques
Hi – do you have any recommendations for antique shops in and around Chautauqua, New York. We are coming in a couple of weeks for a long weekend and I’d love to know if there are shops other that “fine antiques” to visit – in other words, shops that may offer a variety of good at a variety of prices, other than “very expensive” – thank you!
Karen
Actually most of the antique shops around Chautauqua seem to have a mix of nice priced item to high priced. You will find a nice selction of very unique and fun items to look at.