Part VI of our series on “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” – Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America The sixth part of our interview series with Maureen Stanton: “Why do you think there is a growing (unfortunate) disconnect between the younger generations and the treasures of our past?” This is pure speculation, […]
Experiencing the Brimfield Antique Show
Part III of our series on “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” – Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America The third part of our interview series with Maureen Stanton poses the question: “How would you summarize the Brimfield Antique Show for someone who’s never gone or heard of the show but is looking […]
Reigniting a Passion for Antiques and Americana
Part I of our series on “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” – Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America The first part of our interview series with Maureen Stanton starts with the question we posed: “After spending time with Curt Avery and learning so much while writing this book, do you feel there […]
Wildwood Flea Market
If you’re at a loss for flea markets in Wildwood, let the flamboyant mid-century modern hotels guide you. This open-air museum of Jerseyliciousness is punctuated by plastic palm trees and neon boomerang signs called Googie style architecture, characterized by anti-gravity roofs, flirtatious starbursts, acute angles, and tail fin cut outs. Dick Clark hosted American Bandstand […]