The Antique Register™, Inc.

6 Sept-Oct 08
“Hidden Treasures” Appear
When You Are on a Mission
by Barbara Floyd
On a mission to gather stories in Williams in late June,
I found “Hidden Treasures” Antiques & Collectibles,
which opened in
May on Route 66
in Williams. By
the time you read
this, the shop will
probably be in the
front location of
the building at 117
W. Route 66 that
is home to several
businesses.
When I
discovered Hidden
Treasures inside
Canyon Vista Shops, it occupied several rooms in Suite 120.
When I asked how and when all this came together, I found
out it that happened quite by accident. Troy Troutman, who
does tax work out of this same complex, had a client who
suggested it and so Troy, Chuck and Belinda Campanella
open their doors from
noon until 7 p.m. on
Wednesdays to Saturday.
The shop will do
consignments on large
items and its owners have
discovered that people
collect the strangest
things! All three are
always hunting for the
unusual and like to stock
small things because
tourists can’t take big
things with them. They
were excited when they
found an old barn full of
“things” that they were
able to keep the prices low on—something which is easier
to do in Williams. Shoppers always love a bargain!
It will be fun to go back and see how the shop looks in its
new space. It will give
them a front window
for displays, and
allow them to show
off their furniture
pieces, “smalls,” lots
of glass and china, art
work and other items
of interest. There
seen to be no lack of
hidden treasures at
Hidden Treasures!
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Time Was Antiques Mall
Is a Trip Back to the Past
You’ll find Time Was Antiques – Antique Mall located
at 427 E. Beale St in Kingman. While the shop has been
around for 7 years, Mary and Tom Wise have been its proud
owners for the last 4 ½ years.
Inspired by a never-ending love affair with items from
the past, Mary and Tom find that this antique shop has
fulfilled their long awaited dreams. Time Was Antiques
is located in a building rich in Kingman history. Built in
1921, it began its existence as the Van Marter building,
which housed the town’s music shop, shoe repair shop and
mortuary.
At the mall, there are 17 dealers who have combined their
individual areas of interest in antiques and collectibles into
one eclectic array of items. Among the “hidden treasures”
and “one of a kind” items are: furniture, glassware, books,
pottery, jewelry, military items, knickknacks, linens, plus
so much more.
When visiting Time Was Antiques, you will experience
a trip back in time plus have fun exploring the rest of
downtown Kingman with its many other shops (including
9 other antique shops), restaurants and historical places of
interest. For more information on Time Was Antiques, call
928-753-4570.