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Discovering Detroit Shoreway:
Our retail strengths today lie in business clusters and specialized retail. The Lorain Avenue Antiques District is the largest concentration of antique dealers on the West Side. Centered near West 78th Street and Lorain Avenue, the district actually stretches for nearly a hundred blocks along Lorain Avenue, dotting the corridor with dozens of antique and second-hand shops from West 25th to West 117th Streets and beyond.
Besides being a good investment, antiques often are an affordable alternative to new furniture. At the turn of the last century, design and aesthetic characteristics were more important than simply filling a store; consequently, antique furniture is usually far sturdier than is contemporary. Further, antique decorative items such as art glass, paintings, sculpture, metalwork, and textiles, all present the opportunity to own a unique object with its own fascinating history. Lorain Avenue truly has something for anybody. From Tiffany glass to iron fencing, retro clothes from the 1940s to 1970s, and even good used appliances, can be found "on the Avenue." And antiquing is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon, especially in the fall. Many of the shop owners love to share their vast knowledge of antiques and collectibles, because collecting is their passion. Plan your visit soon – you might spark a passion of your own and start a new collection! For more information about Lorain Avenue:
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