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Urban Remains
Urban Remains: Curated one-of-a-kind home goods and salvaged pieces
2.8
Retail Store
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Urban Remains: Curated one-of-a-kind home goods and salvaged pieces
Urban Remains is a Chicago storefront at 1820 W Grand Ave, offering a curated mix of books, home goods, stained glass, hardware, and salvaged pieces. The shop is known for one-of-a-kind items and pieces linked to Chicago landmarks, including tiles for fireplace hearths. Customers describe it as a destination for distinctive home accents and antiqued finds, with staff noted for knowledge on patterns, manufacturers, and time periods.
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Purchase salvaged items like hardware, tiles, and stained glass from historic Chicago buildings.
Browse a curated selection of books on architecture, history, and design.
Find unique home decor pieces, including furniture and artifacts with historical significance.
Schedule personalized visits for expert advice on period-specific items and restoration.
Access pieces from demolished landmarks, preserved for collectors and enthusiasts.
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Overall rating
Christopher Marasco
Nobody home. Says open. Not. Two weeks running. Not considerate enough to show up. You earned this.
Patti Wesley
This is the least professional business I have ever encountered. A few Saturday's ago, I was told somebody was in the building, but we tried to open the door at 12 and then again at 1. Nobody was there. Today, we were out front, again at 12, saw somebody inside who completely ignored us. I texted the owner that I was going to post this and he responded with a "thumbs up" emoji. Thanks for inspiring my first ever google review
J Shinta
I was able to make an appointment by calling and the owner was able to accommodate my schedule. I found a ton of hardware for my home and the owner was very knowledgeable on the specific pattern, manufacturer and time period. The store has a ton of other stained glass and salvaged pieces for notable Chicago landmarks that have been lost to "development"
Erik Johnson
This is a great shop with some interesting and unique items - I really enjoyed browsing. Unfortunately, it was the opposite when I tried to purchase items. After a series of follow-up visits (2) and calls (4 messages) to buy and pick-up the items I negotiated a purchase price for, I gave up. It is very curious business model.
Luke Cody
This place is awesome! It’s really cool to browse around and see what you can find and a must visit if you are looking for one of a kind items for your house. Got these incredible tiles that we had set into our fireplace hearth. Check it out, you won’t regret it!
