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We serve as a
Hospitable door to the general public for the Egypt and Texas
Settlement Regional Community:
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Haven for those thirsty on the hunt for ancient
treasures |
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A place for a leisurely, educational, fun shopping
experience |
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A home for experienced antique dealers to sell
their antiquities in a friendly rural location that attracts
significant traffic through the production of trade shows throughout
the year and well placed advertising |
BUSINESS HISTORY
Egypt Plantation Antique Barn was established in 1997 with the conversion
of Bud's Antique Car Restoration shop building into an Antiques
Mall. This change took place as a natural development of the Northington
family's interest and love of local history. Named after the Northington's
adjoining historic estate, "Egypt Plantation", the antique
business compliments the regional heritage and eco tourism development
efforts.
Trade Day events were added in 1998, generating additional customers.
Other family members also contribute to the business with their
own ventures including:
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Plantation Tours of the 1849 Heard Northington
House, Grounds and Slave House |
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Local History Research and Tours in the 1900 Egypt
Depot Museum |
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Party Facilities at the 1900 Northington General
Store and adjoining Saloon |
PRIVATE COLLECTION EXHIBITS
Bud shares his personal collection of Antique Table Fans, Gas Station
Signs, Borden Milk product containers, carriers & advertisement
products in beautiful antique display cabinets and counters throughout
the store.
THE FACILITIES - TODAY
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18,000 s.f. insulated, metal building of which
11,500 s.f. is retail floor space |
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Central Air Conditioning |
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Tastefully dressed interior with barn wood and
mountable wall finishes |
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Dealer Spaces offered include with an assortment
of dealer "horse stalls", vaulted spaces, lofts and
a clear-story, open Event Hall space for Auctions and Trade
Shows |
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Attractive, Clean, Public Restrooms |
Additional older structures for rent to retailers have been added
to the 38 acre site to develop a Retail Village with connecting
footbridges to the Antique Mall, parking, grazing pastures, Northington
General Store & Saloon, Cemetery and 1830's historic, Egypt
Plantation. These structures include:
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1880's Chesterville 1st General Store and U.S.
Post Office |
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1890's Hawes House, one story wood frame |
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1900's Crescent School House |
NEAR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
A Café is in the Works!
 Restaurant equipment
has been acquired and the architect is busy laying out the kitchen,
indoor and outdoor dining areas.
A combination
of short order, grilled and fresh, nutritious, gourmet-quality meals
will be offered during Antique Mall hours and throughout Special
Events.
The ole time Soda Fountain and General Store with local and Egypt
Plantation Antique Barn labeled products to take home as gifts and
momentos will delight all ages.
Antique and Classic Car Shows & Swap Meet Events Coming!
Egypt Plantation Antique Barn is marketing the grounds to Car Clubs
Producers to schedule their Shows with Swap Meets between EP three
annual Antique Trade Shows.
EP Speciality Antique Shows
Egypt Plantation seeks Producers of Specialty Antique Shows in conjunction
with the Car Club/Swap Meets. These shows will focus on Antique
Game Room Furnishings, Toys, Appliances, Glass, Spanish Colonial
Relics & More!
HOURS OF MALL OPERATION
Wednesday through Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Sundays 1 PM to 5 PM
Also by Appointment
Closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving
Day
SERVICES OFFERED DEALERS
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Counter and Floor Sales during Mall Hours of Operation |
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Reporting and Payment of Sales Tax Collections
for Each Dealer |
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Quarterly Dealer Payouts |
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Advertising |
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Event Production |
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Housekeeping |
MARKETING PROGRAM
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Website with Links |
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Advertising in National and Regional Antique Publications |
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Highway Billboards & Directional Signage |
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Trade Show Event Production at least three times
a Year |
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Brochures with Regional Distribution |
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Direct Mail to Customers and Customer/Dealers |
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Co-operative Representation with Regional Antique
Businesses, Chambers, Tourism and Economic Development Program |
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Personal Recruitment and Cultivation of experienced
Antique Dealers to ensure a good tenant mix |
RENTAL OPTIONS
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Six Month Leases $ 1.25 per square foot, no commission,
sixth
month free, additional rent concessions for bringing in another
dealer |
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Consignment commissions and terms vary with the
type and volume of merchandise ranging from 60% Dealer/40% Antique
Mall to 70% Dealer/30% Antique Mall. |
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Egypt Plantation Antique Barn reserves the right
of discretion as to whether or not we will offer consignment
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Click Here to See Our
Trade Days Rental Options |
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