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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Antique Archaeology was Closed









I think I told you we went
on a buying trip to Iowa
this past weekend.

Well, you cannot hardly drive from
Illinois to Iowa without planning to 
stop by Mike and Frank's shop,
Antique Archaeology.
(You know.... from the History Channel's hit TV series.) 


Photo courtesy of the History Channel




We planned to get there earlier on Saturday
but we ran by the Junk Jubilee
one more time and then headed to 
 a little town called Story City, 
just north of Des Moines,
and spent a few hours at
 a great antique mall there
Stop by if you are ever in the area.
Great finds and a wonderful friendly staff!


So ... we did not get to Le Claire
until almost 7 pm.
We new they would be closed.
 But we couldn't resist checking it out
and taking some photos.





Did you know they are right on
the mighty Mississippi River?
Their front window view looks
right out onto the river.
(Is it just me or did you think they
were located out on a rural country road?)

Location, location, location!


Photo courtesy of Flickr.com


Nice little shop.
Wish we could have met
Frank, or Danielle or Mike.

Maybe next time.
:)






24 comments:

  1. Rebecca4/30/12, 5:00 AM

    It sounds like you had quite an adventure! What interesting scenery and sights!

    So many shops...so little time!

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  2. The enchanted home4/30/12, 5:53 AM

    Bummer but sounds like it was a fun road trip!

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  3. Joy Tilton4/30/12, 5:58 AM

    Fun going along on your road trip, we love American Pickers so it would have been on my list too! We'll be heading that way this summer so maybe it needs to go on the list...

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  4. Ricki Treleaven4/30/12, 6:03 AM

    Oh, darn it! I love that show!!! *sadface* Maybe next time.....

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  5. Ann@A Sentimental Life4/30/12, 7:14 AM

    I would love to see the place. Thanks for giving us a close up view!

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  6. Sweet Posy Dreams4/30/12, 7:16 AM

    Had no idea that place was so nearby. We used to live in Iowa, so I vaguely remember Story City. Sounds like a great trip!

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things4/30/12, 7:52 AM

    I would have stopped there too. Love that show!

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  8. Sheila4/30/12, 8:38 AM

    Okay I really WANT that 60's VW van. So cool. What a great place.

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  9. Andrea4/30/12, 10:08 AM

    That would have been so fun to meet them! We're huge fans of their show =)

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  10. AntiqueChase4/30/12, 11:01 AM

    WOW, that would have been fun... great photos!

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  11. Shirley@Housepitality Designs4/30/12, 11:26 AM

    Funny, I was watching American Pickers just a bit ago while ironing!....love those guys!...I never realized how many towns in Iowa run along the Mississippi river..Found that out when visiting my dad's relatives in Iowa...Glad you had a wonderful time...

    Thanks for the pictures...too bad Mike and Frank weren't there...

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  12. The French Hutch4/30/12, 3:17 PM

    A good excuse to make another road trip! Looks like fun.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  13. Karen4/30/12, 4:30 PM

    Alison,
    How fun to be able to hit so many great antique stores in such a reasonable drive.
    Karen

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  14. FABBY'S LIVING4/30/12, 4:51 PM

    How fun, wish I went with you on a trip Alison! I would have stopped there for sure! Have a great week pretty lady.
    FABBY

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  15. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson4/30/12, 6:06 PM

    Oh I so want to go to Iowa to meet the fab three! So sad that it was closed, but you got some great pics.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  16. Ann from On Sutton Place4/30/12, 6:11 PM

    I have the biggest crush on Frank...I think he's adorable. I've been watching since the first show. Love it!

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  17. Savannah Granny4/30/12, 6:56 PM

    Wow, what a trip. I wished you could have met them. I love their shop. I think they now have a shop in Nashville. I will be there in a couple of weeks. Hmmmm.
    Personally, I think that view of the Mighty Mississippi is soooo wasted there. LOL
    Hugs, Ginger

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  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here4/30/12, 7:39 PM

    Hi Alison, This sounds like such a fun trip. So sorry you didn't get there before they closed.
    xo, Sherry

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  19. savvycityfarmer4/30/12, 9:37 PM

    you are just too funny!!!

    love this

    are you shopping the shed?
    may 12

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  20. Our Hopeful Home4/30/12, 10:03 PM

    We stopped there last summer on our way to my daughter's feis in Des Moines. It was pretty cool. The guys weren't there but Danielle was. We got some pretty cool shots but then you did, too! Maybe better luck next time!

    Kathy

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  21. Sarah4/30/12, 11:41 PM

    Sounds like you girls had a fun time. Do we get to see what came home with you? LOL
    Happy week ahead, my friend. ~ Sarah

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  22. Karena5/1/12, 9:24 AM

    Alison what an exciting adventure! Excited to see your finds!

    2012 Artist Series featuring Designer and Paper Artist; Anita Rivera ( of Castles Crowns and Cottages)is in on my site! I hope you will visit...

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  23. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns5/1/12, 10:36 AM

    I cannot wait to see and hear more about the trip.

    Did you have to rent a uhaul to get all of your stuff home?

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  24. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home5/1/12, 12:15 PM

    I've only caught that show a couple of times and didn't know where they were located. Sorry you didn't get to meet them, but I'm glad to know it's not too far away. I feel a road trip coming on :)

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