Rick's Relics on 66 — Local services in Wilmington

I drove out to Wilmington, IL on a rainy fall day. Rick the one-man shop owner has many Antiques including tools, signage, lamps, endless records and rotary phones. The store is a historic building with wood floors that creak as i walk, I sure felt like I walked into 1940s again it was a wonderful experience for a quick stop. The Crows Nest Den was my favorite part of the store, lots of old signage from places that did not exist in my lifetime. The Montgomery Ward...

There’s a couple of good antique stores on this stretch of road, but this one is the best. A broad selection of well-curated picks, including an impressive selection of glassware. You can tell there was a lot of care that went into putting it together. A must-see if...

Rick’s place had a great selection of vintage cast iron today, which is what I love. He was very accommodating and willing to engage in negotiation on price. the layout, ambient music, and whole vibe was very positive. I...