Brick & Mortar: Antiquing in the Wake of Popular Culture
Channel: Kevin Connolly
Date: 2014-05-12

Brick & Mortar is an exploration of the antique business in Essex, Massachusetts, what is known as the antique capital of the United States. The following businesses represent a variety of both what they sell and how they operate.
     The intent of this project is to bring attention to businesses that have been a part of our lives, but now may be dying out. There is a resurgence of support for small businesses throughout the country, but not enough to help the owners that may be struggling to keep their businesses alive. 
     Some businesses might not be able to survive the competition from mega stores and the revolution of online purchasing. I am hoping that my project will intrigue and enlighten people to the amazing small businesses that are all around us. We just need to go out and venture past Target®. 

     This project would not have been possible without the help and support from the establishments involved. A special thanks to the following owners and their spectacular businesses...

     This project would not have been possible without the help and
support from the establishments involved. A special thanks to the
following owners and their spectacular businesses:

Robert Coviello
    Main Street Antiques
    44 Main St
    Essex, MA 01929

Andrew Spindler
    Andrew Spindler Antiques
    163 Main St
    Essex, MA 01929

Vincent Caravella
    The Scrapbook
    34 Main St.
    Essex, MA 01929

Channing Howard
    Howards Flying Dragon Antiques
    136 Main St
    Essex, MA 01929

Tom Lang and Alexander Westerhoff
    Alexander Westerhoff Antiques
    18 Eastern Ave
    Essex, MA 01929