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Antique Archaeology is the home base of Mike Wolfe - history's American Picker. Check out his posts about vintage collectibles & motorcycles.
Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
When our local art museum, the Figge Art Museum, contacted us to see if we had any leads on a late women’s 1800s bicycle for their upcoming exhibit–our response was, “Yes! In Mike’s house!” Mike …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
What is a Memory Jug? Memory jugs are 19th-20th century artifacts that were commonly made to commemorate someone’s life, a memento mori of sorts, that could be used to mark a loved one’s grave. They …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
There are 2 things you can do this time of year; escape the cold with a sunny, beach vacation or lean into the season and get snowed in with a cozy winter getaway. We’ve put …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
Previously published in Des Moines Register by Courtney Crowder on January 9th, 2023 Iowan and “American Pickers” star Mike Wolfe says he’s starting 2023 by “sharing the love” — his love of vintage motorcycles, that is. Wolfe, a …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
If you didn’t know before, you’ll know now! LeClaire, Iowa is one of the best spots in the entire country to view and photograph Bald Eagles. This section of the cold, icy, Mississippi River attracts …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
It’s officially our most favorite time of the year! The cooler air is giving way to the crisp beauty of autumn colors. And one of our favorite spots to soak in the magic of this …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
Every year during the last few hot days of summer, gear heads and moto nuts from all over the world flock to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa for the world-renowned Chief Blackhawk Antique …
The post Largest Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet in America: Davenport, Iowa appeared first on Two Lanes Blog ..read more
Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
Most midwesterners can tell you a thing or two about corn, but did you know that we like to get lost in it too? Every fall, we look forward to pumpkins, changing leaves, cool autumn …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
1y ago
If you find yourself taking the pilgrimage to visit us out in LeClaire, Iowa—-we have the perfect road trip for you to take! Our shop in LeClaire sits right on the Historic Great River Road—-a …
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Antique Archaeology Blog
2y ago
Have you ever heard about a town being built on top of a cave? We’re not talking about your average cave — more like the largest natural opening of a cave in existence. A cave …
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