Do you need 2-story tall roman columns, an antique post office box, an iron jail cell door from Scotland, or a working wine press? Who doesn't!? <br />
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Upon stumbling into this place all I could say was WOW. Can I live here please? This place is amazing. Every room is filled with awesome treasures from an old (non-working) ice box to vintage photographs, ceramic tile in every color and design, antique door knobs, stained glass panels, wooden doors of varying sizes, designs and finishes, wine jugs and old seltzer bottles, trunks, samari swords, a children's merry go round and so much more. <br />
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When we first walked in I thought that the staff would be cold and pretentious. But that was not the case at all! We chatted with (I think she was one of the owners) Iris for quite some time. . She told us the store has been there almost 20 years and that many of the items are brought back from Argentina. She could not have been more friendly or helpful. <br />
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Okay, yes some of it is quite expensive. The Argentinian stained glass doors in the main entryway clock in at over $32,000 and the insanely huge old libarary card catalogue is alomost $8k, but many more of the items are within reach. I would actually consider paying $3000 for a beaufitul antique wood cabinet from Argentina. Something one of a kind and quality like this would be worth saving up for and investing in. Any many of the smaller accents like vases, tiles, and photos are well under $100. <br />
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I'd love to have unlimited funds to spend here. I'd get a huge loft, a space big enough to accomodate many of the impressive larger pieces, and build my dream space. But until then, I'll come and get lost for a few hours, and content myself with some of the smaller decor items.<br />
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I had my wedding reception at Architectural Artifacts and it was fabulous! All my guests, from 30 to 80 years old, told me that it was the best wedding they have been to in along time! I didn't want a country club wedding and the unique space allowed for my guests to wonder around the store. I was able to use pieces from the store to create the atmosphere I had envisioned. The photographer we used stayed longer because he was having such a great time using the space and the items as unique background settings. We has such a great experience working with Marie. I would highly recommend Architectural Artifacts if you are wanting a fun and different setting for a wedding!

Having used both the vendor and the venue for our daughter's wedding, we would not recommend either Architectural Artifacts nor J & L Catering. Details can be found at our J and L blog at blogspot dot com

My daughter and son-in-law held their wedding reception here and it was awsome! We had J and L Catering cater the event and the food, the service and the attentiveness by Rachel and her staff was just over the top. I would highly recommend J and L to anyone looking for a caterer. I would not, however, recommend Architectural Artifacts for your space. As unique and different this place may be for events, the risk of having it ruined by false accusations and the vulgar and crude use of profanity by them in trying to discuss and resolve the situation just doesn't make it worth it.

My son and daughter-in-law had there wedding reception at Architectural Artifacts on 9/15/07. I will NEVER recommend the facility to anyone for any type of event. I think people need to remember this is a warehouse or a museum or a store. It is NOT a wedding reception venue. And the owner can only communicate via profane language.