Coast Monthly, a local magazine published by the Galveston Daily News, celebrated the unique items found at Antiques on 23rd by "Shining a light" on our rare Betty lamp. Also called a rabbi or Aladdin lamp, it uses whale oil to provide light. This relic of the past provides fascinating insight to the daily lives of people in the 1800s- from why they chose whale oil to how they decorated their homes. To read the article and view pictures of the period piece, click on the article below.
https://www.coastmonthly.com/2020/12/shining-a-light/
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Antiques on Winnie, a local Galveston shop, popular with locals and tourists alike, recently moved within the downtown business district from Winnie Street to 23rd Street near Postoffice. Proprietor sisters Becky Palmer and Tammie Taylor predictably renamed their store Antiques on 23rd, expressing a lot of excitement about their new location. “Being near the corner of Postoffice and 23rd really increases our visibility,” said Palmer. Taylor added, “Yes, we made a solid start on Winnie, but we are thrilled to be part of the retail mix in our new spot.”
Long-time antique dealers Palmer and Taylor opened their store after Hurricane Harvey in the fall of 2017. They invited fellow dealer Jo Mooney to join them then, and she continues to market wares at the new location. Mooney and her husband Steven also recently opened Chymoons Vintage and Antiques, a delightful shop located at 2325 Winnie in Galveston. Antiques on 23rd continues its tradition of offering a wide variety of merchandise. Furniture, glassware, crystal and china, lighting and art, collectibles from vinyl records to rosaries, vintage books, clothing and accessories, Galveston souvenirs and other treasures – something to fit most any budget or style. Antiques on 23rd will hold a grand re-opening celebration Saturday, July 13. Refreshments will be served all day and the store will stay open late for ArtWalk patrons. The aerial photography of Steven Mooney will be featured and Houston-area musician Trey Palmer will provide musical entertainment. “We hope everyone will stop by and welcome us to the neighborhood,” said Taylor. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, two sisters seized their opportunity to open a new retail business in Galveston’s central business district. Becky Palmer, from Spring, Texas, and her local sister, Tammie Taylor, opened the doors to Antiques on Winnie, September 30, 2017. Today their business, aptly located on Winnie between 23rd and 24th streets, is thriving. Tourists and locals alike have deemed the store a “must stop” when antiquing in Galveston.
“We love meeting customers from all over Texas and beyond,” said Palmer, “but it’s really great to be appreciated by your local patrons too.” Antiques on Winnie has become a favorite spot on the Galveston Art Center’s Artwalk. The store stays open until 9 pm on Artwalk nights, and offers customers complimentary hors d'oeuvres, champagne punch and a selection of wines. “Artwalk is always a really festive time around here,” explains Taylor. “We have fun preparing delicious bites and drinks to share with our customers, and we end up having a great evening selling antiques and visiting with friends, old and new.” The next Artwalk is Saturday, October 13, which will also be the date Antiques on Winnie hosts its one year anniversary celebration. Palmer and Taylor have plans to serve food and beverages all day and say they are working out details for more fun, so check out their website or Facebook page for the latest. “We are so happy and really proud to mark a year of success in our business,” said Taylor. Palmer added, “We’re excited to build on the great start we’ve had, and we look forward to an even bigger and better second year.” The store features a wide variety of constantly changing merchandise creatively curated by the two sisters, along with their friend and long-time local antique dealer Jo Mooney. The three of them work hard to bring their customers outstanding, quality furniture, glassware and china, collectibles from old bottles to rosaries, vintage books, albums and clothing, Galveston souvenirs and treasures – something to fit most any budget or style. Antiques on Winnie is a traditional retail antique store, located in the heart of downtown Galveston, at 2323 Winnie. The store is open daily, Thursday – Monday, 10-6. With every ending comes a new opportunity, and we are so grateful for a fresh start at our own antique store!
For years we dreamed of owning and operating an antique mall on Galveston Island. When Hurricane Harvey devastated the Gulf Coast and damaged our former store, we lost electricity and inventory, but never our spirit. For as the saying goes, when God closes (or in this case, sends debris flying through) a door, He opens a window. This week we could not be more excited and grateful to open Antiques on Winnie, Galveston's newest shop for vintage clothing, vintage linens, old books, antique souvenirs, religious icons, furniture, Depression Glass, china, toys, games, and so much more. Whether local or tourist, we offer something for everyone. We hope to see you at our Soft Opening on September 30, 2017! |
Becky Palmer & Tammie TaylorSisters Tammie and Becky have always dreamed of opening an antique store together. Read along to follow them on their journey to becoming the antique moguls of the Gulf Coast! Archives
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