By Anne Gilbert    America’s firemen have a long and exciting history that dates before the American Revolution when they were volunteers. It wasn’t until after the steam engine came into use in 1852 that fire fighters became paid professionals. Fortunately for historians and collectors many of their early artifacts have survived. Surprisingly, when they make a rare auction appearance prices […]

By Kim Ramer    Wow! Homestead Antique Mall has been open for 6 years! When we opened we had no idea that we would be voted best antique mall in Arvada year after year. We feel so blessed.    If you ask the owners Andy and Leanne they will tell you that they attribute their success to all the great customers, dealers […]

By Rosemary McKittrick    And there’s many a story that could be told    Of the fine figureheads that were chiseled of old    On the dreary sands they crumble today    From Terra del Fuego to Baffins Bay.          –19th century naval officer    The golden-haired figurehead in her white and green gown seems confident and casual about her ability to calm Neptune. Battling the […]

By Sandy Dale    The Christmas tree’s gone, the decorations put away, the last of the holiday candy and frozen leftovers consumed. The sky is smoky gray and it’s snowing bloody hell. What now? Ah, time for a trip to the Bahamas, right? I’m sure that would beat the winter blahs, but I’m not quite in the percent of folks that […]

By Myrl Prather    February is a month chock full of days for us to celebrate, one way or another. There is Valentine’s Day, which is a happy day for all. Lovers of all sorts, sweethearts, friends, etc., remember each other with flowers, candy and beautiful cards on this romantic occasion.    Then, there are days honoring Presidents Washington and Lincoln, those […]