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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Appraisals and Old World Restoration
Riverbend Antiques will buy single pieces or entire estates.
We also perform complete appraisals of items and estates.
Please contact Ron Bellomy at 563-323-8622 for more information.
Or email at: riverbendantiques12@yahoo.com Note – Calls are best!
Or email at: riverbendantiques12@yahoo.com Note – Calls are best!
At Riverbend, we started our business with restoration.
We know what
antiques used to look like and we restore them back to that old world
beauty.
Hand-rubbed finishes that enhance the value of your treasured antiques.
Chair-caning, including pressed cane and hole caning that is both comfortable and attractive.
Our quotes are known to you before you leave and they are never more than we quote!
Remember, there is a world of difference in the look and the value of a “refinished” piece versus a “restored” piece.
History at Riverbend
Riverbend Antiques features over 250,000 items in 7 historic buildings.
The Buggy Works
By 1870 the Buggy Works was essential to the day’s mode of
transportation. Now it lends plenty of space for the “bed” room filled
with furniture from Golden Oak to Primitive Pine to Victorian Walnut.
Plus stained glass, brass beds, cradles, frames and rocking horses. Then
there’s the old world room bursting with one of a kind gems including
primitives, animal relics, nautical and railroad items…plus much more.
The Livery Stable
In 1868 this building was necessary for Davenport residents and the
care of their horses. Now in the stable you’ll find a huge country
kitchen area, the “bath” room, tools, movie props, lamps, stained glass
and collectibles old and rare. the old blacksmith shop in back is now
the Riverbend restoration area where antiques are lovingly brought back
to their original beauty.
The House
Build in 1862 this red brick Georgian style was the first home of Dr. George Worley.
Hibernian Hall
This 4-story hall, built in 1886, was the Irish National Convention Center. The gabled roof building in the rear was built in 1830
(Davenport’s oldest downtown building still standing) and house the
first Christian church West of the Mississippi River. These historic
buildings are now home to Riverbend’s huge art deco room, the President’s
room, a toy room and a giant “dining” room loaded with furniture, china,
silver and paintings. Be sure to check out the Davenport School of Yoga and The Internet Players.
The Land
Originally inhabited by the great Sauk Cheif Black Hawk and the Sauk and Fox Indian tribes. The 1830 signing of the Black Hawk Treaty conveyed the land where Riverbend sits then became property of Antoine LeClaire, a noted businessman. Subsequently, through a federal grant, the land became property of the Catholic Church, Saint Anthony's was built in 1837 (you can see it across Brady Street from Riverbend) The excess land was sold and buildings and business were established.
Visit us at 419 Brady St in Davenport, Iowa, where the Mississippi river bends East to West!
Hours: Mon – Sat. 11am – 5pm. Sun 12-4.
Contact: Ron Bellomy – 563-323-8622
Email: riverbendantiques12@yahoo.com
About Us - Photo & Video
Located in the historic “red brick” buildings of the 400 block of
Brady St. in old downtown Davenport, Iowa, Riverbend Antiques features
over 250,000 items. The five buildings of Riverbend date back to 1862
and sit on old Commerce Alley which in 1830 was the original plotted
Main Street of Davenport. The oldest structure in downtown – the first
Christian church built West of the Mississippi – still stands on the
property.
Forty years ago, Ron “Catman” Bellomy rented the front room of
the house and named it Riverbend Antiques after the only East/West bend
in his beloved Mississippi River around which the city is built. Since
then, Riverbend has become one of the largest solely owned antique
stores in the country.
Riverbend Antiques Features:
- Antiques, collectibles and appraisals
- Refinishing and repair
- Chair caning and rushing
- Dolls, toys, stained glass
- Music instruments and furniture
- Art deco
- Movie props
- Glass ware
All of this in seven historic buildings taking up a 1/2 city block of historic Davenport, Iowa. Owned for over 40 years by Ron Bellomy, it is the QC’s largest antique store, and a must-see destination for locals and tourists alike.
Visit us at 419 Brady St in Davenport, Iowa, where the Mississippi river bends East to West!
Hours: Mon – Sat. 11am – 5pm. Sun 12-4.
Contact: Ron Bellomy – 563-323-8622 Customer Quotes:
“You guys should charge admission to this place!”
“I can’t believe this isn’t a mall!”
“Man oh man, a person could get lost in here!”
“Awesome, it’s like a museum!”
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