antique capital of the world #56

Many called Hallowell, Maine the “antiques capital of the world and for over 5 decades, was certainly the antiques capital of Maine, boasting more than two dozen antique shops along Water Street.

John Merrill #59 still runs a bookshop on Water Street, with rare and collectible books.

Rebecca Perry #58, the young woman with the glasses, loves books and is shown representing all those who have frequented Hallowell bookshops.

As a kid growing up in Phippsburg in the ’60’s and 70’s, I remember occasional drives when we headed up to Hallowell to poke around the various antique shops and antiquarian book shops.

artist, Chris Cart

Hallowell Antique Mall

Today antiques can still be acquired at our thriving antique mall at the southern end of town on Water Street, boasting fascinating antiques from dozens of vendorts.