If there’s one thing we love it’s a day spent thrift shopping, vintage searching and antique following in Maine! There are tons of options depending on what you’re after. If it’s clothes, you’ll probably find yourself at one of the many thrift shops in Portland. Antiques? Maybe Wells. But, if you’re looking for something unique and gigantic, you’re going to want to check out this former chicken bar in Ellsworth.
Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques might sound like a mouthful, but it’s a good indication of what you’ll find inside.
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Housed within a converted chicken barn you’ll find everything from antiques to collectibles to curios created in Maine long before you were born.
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Every shelf is full of something worth exploring - and somehow, it’s all organized and sensible.
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You’ll love wandering through the first floor of general merchandise, but upstairs a book-lover’s paradise awaits.
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Every wall is lined with books, from limited editions to leather-bound classics, autographed books to editions set by hand and printed on hand-made paper.
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Each section is easily navigated by signs lining the ceiling.
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Just looking at the variety of covers could take all day!
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If you’re looking for looking for something rare or out-of-print, this is the best place in Maine to begin your search.
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We love that the shelves are organized, making it feel just as easy to shop as a book shop you’d find in a mall.
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You’ll also find carefully collected and curated rare magazines.
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And, they sell and trade books as well. Now might be a good time to go through your collection and see what you might be willing to part with in favor of something new-to-you.
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In addition to books, they also carry a selection of vintage records.
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This place is a music lover’s dream, too!
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Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques is located at 1768 Bucksport Rd., Ellsworth, Maine. Between January and March they’re 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from April to June they’re open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from July through August they’re open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and September to December they’re open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit their website or check them out on Facebook. And, you can always call them on 207-667-7308.
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For more ways to shop vintage and antiques in Maine, check out this list of 7 winter flea markets that will keep your wallet busy throughout the cold weather.
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