Written by: Leyton Furlong
Black Kat Salvage II is one of many new antique stores to pop up over the last few years, and it’s definitely one of the most exciting and colorful ones in town.
What makes it different
Black Kat has some unique features that set it apart from other antique stores in town. Whereas many antique stores are located in buildings with more open space (former warehouses, old storefronts, etc.) Black Kat’s current location at 902 Edmond Street is located on the first floor of a former medical clinic. Every room, every office, every hallway, and even the old safe has been converted into booths for vendors, making the place feel more like a room-to-room treasure hunt than your typical vendor mall.
Kool Kat’s Music Exchange
Black Kat Salvage II is also unique in that it’s more than just an antique store. In addition to antiques and collectibles, some booths sell homemade goods such as soap, jam, jelly, and art. One seller even sells uranium glass products! One notable vendor here is Kool Kat’s Music Exchange, which has a massive collection of vinyl records with a special emphasis on classic rock and country. The Kool Kat section displays a variety of classic rock items from the 1960s through the 1990s. Some notable items on display include autographs from Head East, the cat of American Graffiti, and a large collection of Beatles and Kiss memorabilia.
Another notable vendor here is The Wright Shop. Located a little way from the main entrance, The Wright Shop prides itself on its vast collection of vintage Americana. They sell a variety of rustic decorations, such as taxidermied animals, old metal business signs, wooden furniture, and everything else considered “just as American as baseball and apple pie.”
Black Kat Salvage II is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 AM-5 PM and open on Sundays from 12 PM-5 PM (Monday closed).
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Black Kat Salvage II
902 Edmond Street, Saint Joseph, MO, 64501
(816) 689-0425
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