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4325 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago,
IL
60613
41.9602
-87.6738
Neighborhoods: Far North Side, Ravenswood
Architectural Artifacts Inc
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Architectural Artifacts
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – This massive antique boutique could be the excavation site of a fallen, well-endowed 19th-century European town. That's because owner Stuart Grannen scours Europe every few weeks for the kind of stuff that makes people squeal with excitement on "Antique Road Show." The handpicked selection is surprisingly well-organized, and each item is labeled with price and origin (an ancient monastery, a public building in Glasgow). – – The Goods – Every inch of the 30,000-square-foot store is chock-full of finds, from places and periods as divergent as 16th-century…
08/01/08
Amazing space for a wedding
by julybride at Citysearch
I had my wedding reception at Architectural Artifacts and it was fabulous! All my guests, from 30 to 80 years old, told me that it was the best wedding they have been to in along time! I didn't want a country club wedding and the unique space allowed for my guests to wonder around the store. I was able to use pieces from the store to create the atmosphere I had envisioned. The photographer we used stayed longer because he was having such a great time using the space and the items as unique background settings. We has such a great experience working with Marie. I would highly recommend Architectural Artifacts if you are wanting a fun and different setting for a wedding!
- Pros: Unique space, use venders I want, parking, service was great, clean
10/31/07
We agree and disagree
by earlweingarden at Citysearch
Having used both the vendor and the venue for our daughter's wedding, we would not recommend either Architectural Artifacts nor J & L Catering. Details can be found at our J and L blog at blogspot dot com
- Pros: Interesting place, great potential
- Cons: Terrible attitude, overpromises, failed to deliver
09/21/07
Horrible customer service
by chrissoloma at Citysearch
My son and daughter-in-law had there wedding reception at Architectural Artifacts on 9/15/07. I will NEVER recommend the facility to anyone for any type of event. I think people need to remember this is a warehouse or a museum or a store. It is NOT a wedding reception venue. And the owner can only communicate via profane language.
The Details on Architectural Artifacts
Save Money:
Big-ticket items are going to cost you, often upward of $7,000. Look for signs saying "Buy me, Stuart doesn't want me anymore"--they're on sale.
