New Antique Shop Replaces North Adams Bar
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The former Crystal Hard Hat Saloon at Union and Canal streets is now Another Man's Treasure, an antiques shop.
Owner Todd Hebert said it will open later this month with a little bit of everything, including co-op merchandise.
"We have collectables, art work, furniture, smalls, pottery," Hebert said. "There is something for everyone. We have little bit of this and a little bit of that at different prices."
For Hebert, it's a return to a quieter line of work. He owned an antiques shop in Adams before opening the Crystal Hard Hat. The bar business just got to be much, he said.
Hebert operated the saloon for three years across the street in rented property before he and his wife, Nancy, bought the former Quinn's Paint and Wallpaper building in 2010. He also had hosted the Canal Street Fair, a family event with activities and motorcycles.
But increasing problems at the bar — including fights and assaults — over the past few years had made it more and more difficult to manage. The problems came to a head earlier this year with warnings from the License Commission that got Hebert determining it was time for a change.
"When I closed the bar it was like a 1,000-pound weight was lifted off of my back," the 56-year-old said. "I felt like I could breathe again."
Hebert said aside from his own items for sale, there are 15 booths set up for rent ranging from $100 to $250 a month.
He hopes to install another seven booths upstairs and those interested in renting can call him at 413-663-5138.
Although the official opening is on June 22, Hebert said he is open and encourages people to stop in if they see the door open.
"I'd love to see people come in and check it out," he said. "We buy, sell and trade. We are looking for one piece or whole housefuls."
The store will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 to 5.
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