There’s a prop store in Chicago, Illinois that few people know about, yet which is tons of fun to visit. This place is more like a museum that you should tour. Check it out:
Situated in the Windy City, Zap Props is a little-known yet zany and historic rental store that has been supplying important objects and pieces parts to filmmakers, theaters, and designers for decades.
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In business for more than 30 years, this 36,000 square-foot warehouse is filled to the brim with aisles upon aisles of vintage signs, old chairs, toys, knick-knacks, car parts, and so much more.
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A tour through this prop store might make you think you’re at a flea market, but this unique place is more like a prop museum. It features thousands of items that have been used in movies and television over the years.
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The shop selectively buys vintage items it believes it can rent out or sell to designers. Many come to Zap Props to help them create their unique space.
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There are all sorts of odds and ends available at this prop store. No matter what sort of theme you’re going for, this place will be able to provide.
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From the macabre to the classic and everything in between, it can all be found here. You may even come across something you recognize from a movie or TV show you used to watch.
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The best part about taking a walk around this museum of props is looking at all the wacky, wonderful, and interesting things there are in the shop.
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Zap Props is open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and you can get more details on its website.
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Address: 3611 S Loomis Pl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
