We may deal with many books containing documentations and retellings of various histories, but it isn’t very often that we get to step inside a collection of local and world history.


This old schoolhouse-turned-antique store in Dorr, Michigan is just that: a living history book. The old St Stanislaus School was converted years ago to be an antique store, housing antiques from all over the globe and some historical documents from nearby Michigan cities.

We found so many unique antiques, like this Berkshire Constabulary cap worn by the police force of Berkshire in Southern England predating 1968; 

novelty and hobby items, such as this vintage Mexican gunslinger marionette doll 

and vintage decor like these clocks

that can be repurposed to bring your setting an authentic vintage look!

On top of all of the pieces of history, the old St Stanislaus Schoolhouse has countless paintings by well-known artists! Here are just a few of our favorites: