The two-story Art Deco building that houses Broadway Antique Market is currently listed for sale at $2.5 million, as the owners of this nearly 30-year-old Edgewater institution are preparing to retire.
The impending sale of the historic property located at 6130 N Broadway has raised concerns among local residents. They fear that the 21,000-square-foot site could be redeveloped if a buyer interested in preserving the structure or maintaining the current business is not found.
After nearly 30 years, Chicago’s oldest antique store is up for sale for $2.5M
The building itself is an iconic piece of local architecture, marked by its towering blue and red neon sign and a tiled exterior adorned with decorative aquatic motifs. Inside, the expansive two-level space serves as a hub for vintage devotees.
The market’s inventory includes everything from classic movie posters and mid-century dining sets to illuminated displays of Kodachrome slides and old issues of Life magazine. A designated upstairs area focuses heavily on home furnishings, offering retro lamps, classic chairs, and unique, colorful statement pieces.
Broadway Antique Market is still open for business
Despite uncertainty about the property’s long-term future, the Broadway Antique Market remains open for regular business. The retiring owners are fully maintaining the multi-vendor store during the listing period, ensuring that new vintage items and inventory continue to arrive on the showroom floor.
Customers can visit the expansive market to explore its vast collection of vintage goods and local artifacts while the search for a new owner is underway.
