Olde Towne Antiques & Mercantile

I was born in Martinez, attended Alhambra High. Bought my first home in Martinez, adopted my first child in Martinez. My fiancé and I would go to antique stores and this was our all time favorite one. Then my home was broke into while my three year old son and I were in bed for the evening . Within two months I accepted a marriage proposal , sold my home and moved out of Martinez. Moved to a Ranch in a quaint area of Vacaville, called English Hills. Only on occasion would we go to Martinez, and my husband and I would go to this Antique store, however there was a sadness in me going to Martinez for obvious reasons . At the time of the LNU fire, we had been on our Ranch for 38 years . Within fifteen minutes of leaving everything we had, ever owned, went upnin smoke . I was in house slippers. Our son saved so many lives on Aug.19. He woke a lot of Country Neighbors up at the wee hours of the morning. My son brought me to Martinez today to look for Antiques . Some where along the line, he had spoken to a few of the ladies and soon ladies were coming to me expressing their heart felt condolences. One lady gave me a beautiful dish out of her own area. Other ladies called the sellers to get me the best price Possible . As I was lost in my own mind, another lady came up and said “ InUnderstand you Quilt?” I was totally caught off guard and I said “ I do , how did you know”? She smiled warmly and in a whisper she said,n“News travels fast “ . Then I saw my son coming toward us. She said she belonged tonA quilting guild and to leave my name and number before I left . What a wonderful store . What wonderful ladies. I gave the owner (Cynthia) my name and number and I sent her a picture of what I use to have (all my furniture and such) So she had an idea of what I am looking for . All you ladies renewed my faith in people and I thank you for that ! I wasn’t just a customer , you treated me like a home town girl and you didn’t even know me . Sincerely Paula

Always one of my favorite stops downtown Martinez.

Give yourself time to shop through both floors of merchandise. Special new vendors coming in September!

Lots of items, good variety.

Found an anatomy book that I love and cherish for my own bookcase.