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My days of lusting after old Portland bungalows may be over (I’ve moved on to mid-century ranches), but I recently stopped by a new store that rekindled the flame, at least for a few minutes. Located on SE Division, east of 39th Ave., is an artfully organized outpost for vintage fixtures, lighting, windows and doors aptly named “Old Portland Hardware and Architectural.”

The offerings here are more tightly curated than places such as The ReBuilding Center, but if you are looking for a particular mortise lock, back plate or glass doorknob to match your early twentieth century home - you’ll probably have better luck here. The prices were fair and the selection was admirable given the store has only been open four months. But what really sets this place apart from another (shall remain nameless) retailer in town with similar stock is that the staff here is very friendly. Funny how a simple “hello, can I help you?” can restore a lot more than houses.

Old Portland Hardware & Architectural
4035 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202
503-234-7380