After gathering and collecting antiques and collectibles for over 40 years Carol decided we should start a antique store. We discovered a suitable building in Wabasha, MN. We leased the building and started Proud's Antiques in 2009. In 2011 the building was sold. We gave up our lease and purchased two attached historical buildings on West Main Street.
These buildings were 1870's - 1880's vintage. The buildings required extensive repair, but we felt that being over 130 years old some repair could be expected. Carol and Tom Proud currently operate Proud's Bridgeside Antiques. Most of the buildings have been restored to their original form, but the project is still a work in progress.
These buildings were 1870's - 1880's vintage. The buildings required extensive repair, but we felt that being over 130 years old some repair could be expected. Carol and Tom Proud currently operate Proud's Bridgeside Antiques. Most of the buildings have been restored to their original form, but the project is still a work in progress.
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Tuesday W.
Sep 20, 2018
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I want to start by saying I am an avid antique collector. My house is a curated collection of very special and sometimes expensive items. I own very little that is not purchased vintage. But sadly I will not be able to return to this store after the way the clerk treated me. After providing my debit card as payment the clerk required my drivers license. Okay I guess~ but my card is signed. She then proceeded to inspect my name and my signature for a very long time giving the impression that she might refuse my tender. I used my card on the pin pad and requested a text receipt but she demanded my
Maxx M.
Feb 18, 2018
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Closed for the winter?
Bummer, our antique trip is 0 for 3 in Wabasha! The first place is no longer in business...the second place (this one) is closed for the winter...the third place is some weird house that isn't actually an antique store.
Since the sign says it's "closed for the season", we were forced to look in the windows, peak in the door, and scroll through their Facebook page while we were standing on the sidewalk. Apparently, PBA has been open since 2015. They look like an average, smallish antique store. But you never know when you might find a hidden treasure
Bummer, our antique trip is 0 for 3 in Wabasha! The first place is no longer in business...the second place (this one) is closed for the winter...the third place is some weird house that isn't actually an antique store.
Since the sign says it's "closed for the season", we were forced to look in the windows, peak in the door, and scroll through their Facebook page while we were standing on the sidewalk. Apparently, PBA has been open since 2015. They look like an average, smallish antique store. But you never know when you might find a hidden treasure
