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Emporia in Washington, DC

Emporia

This section features retail establishments likely to be of interest to steampunks. The listing includes antique shops, flea markets, thrift stores, comic book shops, costume stores, architectural salvage markets and more. Architectural salvage markets often sell antiques, but are listed in their own category. Costume stores are listed only if they are open year round.

Antiques

Emporium Antiques

Frederick, MD, USA

This antique mall features 100-plus dealers in 55,000 square feet of retail space. . .

Iron Horse Antiques

Manassas, VA, USA

This railroad-themed antique mall has more than 40 dealers. . .

Mount Vernon Antique Center

Alexandria, VA, USA

This antique mall features 30-plus dealers in 20,000 square feet of retail space. . .

Old Glory Antique Market Place

Frederick, MD, USA

This antique mall features 110 dealers. . .

Architectural Salvage/Building Materials

Architectural Old House Parts

Front Royal, VA, USA

Salvaged building materials and architectural elements. . .

The Brass Knob

Washington, DC, USA

The Brass Knob describes itself as "Washington, DC’s premier dealer in architectural artifacts and vintage house parts. . ."

Community Forklift Salvage and Donations

Edmonston, MD, USA

Community Forklift is a non-profit that sells used and salvaged building materials from a 40,000-square foot facility. . .

Habitat for Humanity ReStores - Washington, DC Area

DC area

A list of local locations. . .

Art Supplies

Blick Art Materials - Washington

Washington, DC, USA

A major retailer of art supplies. . .

Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts - DC Area

DC area

A list of local locations. . .

Michaels - DC Area

DC area

A list of local locations. . .

Costumes

Gene's Costumes

Kensington, MD, USA

Costume sales and rental. . .

Flea Markets

Georgetown Flea Market

Washington, DC, USA

This popular flea market is held every Sunday on Wisconsin Ave. . .

Shen-Valley Flea Market at Double Tollgate

White Post, VA, USA

This indoor/outdoor flea market is open year-round on Saturdays and Sundays. . .

Geekery

Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Company

Washington, DC, USA

The store describes itself as "the District’s only illusionarium and de-lux haberdashery. . ."

Shopping Districts

Kensington Antique Row

Kensington, MD, USA

This shopping district in suburban Washington, DC includes numerous antique dealers. . .

Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria, VA, USA

Historic district near Washington DC with locally owned eateries, antique stores, art galleries, vintage/consignment shops, etc. . .

Thrift Stores

Adelphi Value Village

Adelphi, MD, USA

A large thrift store chain. . .

Cherry Hill Value Village

Landover Hills, MD, USA

A large thrift store chain. . .

Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley

Frederick, MD, USA

This non-profit operates Goodwill thrift stores in Frederick and Carroll Counties in Maryland. . .

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Washington, DC, USA

Goodwill of Greater Washington operates Goodwill thrift stores in the DC area. . .

New Hampshire Value Village

Silver Spring, MD, USA

A large thrift store chain. . .

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries

Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries operates Goodwill thrift stores in northern Virginia. . .

Red White & Blue Thrift Store - Laurel

Laurel, MD, USA

This large thrift shop is part of the Red White & Blue chain. . .

Savers - Woodbridge

Woodbridge, VA, USA

A large thrift store chain. . .

Unique Hillendale

Silver Spring, MD, USA

A large thrift store chain. . .

Unique Merrifield

Falls Church, VA, USA

A large thrift store chain. . .

Unique Wheaton

Wheaton, MD, USA

A large thrift store chain. . .

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