Wadsworth time warp-
Are you interested to travel backwards in time? If so, when you enter our own Treasure Depot it's like walking into a time warp, a reverse worm hole, shuttling you to a collection of antiques and collectibles from past eras.
The Depot is located in downtown Wadsworth and occupies the space where Grace Shields operated her grocery store for decades, next door to the Newport Township Historical Society. Known fondly as Gracie, this prominent Wadsworth resident willed her two buildings to the Historical Society which has a lot of interesting information about our township and its founding fathers.
The next open house for the Historical Society is December 3rd from 9am to noon. Everyone is welcome to stop in for a visit to examine the extensive array of documents and artifacts. To see the Society's web site, click HERE.
If you are looking for a unique gift, you might check out the Depot. In addition to a vast collection of throwback items, you can find antique tools, cameras, lights and lanterns, glassware, and vintage jewelry and toys.
Lilly and Holly Dornik of Wadsworth each found something they like
Owned by Laurie Zupansic, store hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 4:30pm, and additional hours will be added for Christmas shopping.
Laurie Zupansic stands behind her counter
Do not confuse the Depot with an expensive antique shop. Many prices are negotiable so feel free to make Laurie an offer if you're interested in something.
Do you need some old wagon wheels to enhance your landscaping? Or cast iron cookware for your kitchen? The store is jam packed with cool stuff from days gone by as well as locally produced items.
Alex Deimler, 10, snaps up a jar of Belli Farm honey from Wadsworth
And here's the best part of it: If you mention this newsletter (regardless of where you live) or that you are a Newport Township resident, Laurie will give you a 20% discount. I personally enjoy shopping at the Depot because I like to find unique gifts for my family members, something that fits the person or the situation, something that shows a creative effort was made to find that special gift.
If you want to give a really cool piece of local history, check out the handwritten book from 1918 about the history of Newport Township. Reprinted copies of this journal are available for purchase.
Laurie said she'll be open on Black Friday if you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping. "And don't forget to ask for your 20% discount!"
