Did you know that Crookston, Minnesota, is home to one of the country’s oldest continuously operating movie theaters? Although today the Grand Theatre is an all-digital movie theater, back when it first originated, it was an opera house that hosted famous performers, such as Mark Twain and Harry Houdini. In downtown Crookston, you can also find Windman’s Candy Shop, where people from the surrounding areas have been buying chocolate-covered potato chips and other interesting candy for a century!
At Rydell Honda of Grand Forks, we love taking a historical look back into the communities we serve. Crookston, Polk County’s seat in Minnesota, has a lot to offer fellow historical buffs and the antiquing fans in our community.
Polk County Historical Society in Crookston
If you’re really into learning about historical items, look no further than the Polk County Museum. This unique Crookston attraction has been collecting and preserving the inspiring history of Polk County for more than 75 years. Find antique tools, records, newspapers on microfilm, and an amazing collection of women’s hats gathered into one collection throughout the years by the Polk County Historical Society in Crookston, Minnesota.
Our favorite part has to be the recreation of a typical century-old small town, including a general store, a telephone and switchboard center, a dentist’s office and doctor’s office, and a barber and beauty shop, all with well-preserved artifacts from years ago! The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays during the summer, and it is located along the U.S. Highway 2 on the east side of Crookston at 719 E. Robert St.
For more information about this Rydell Honda favorite, you could call 218-281-1038 or visit the Polk County Historical Society website.
Thrifting and Antiquing in Crookston and the Surrounding Area
There’s no doubt that our region has a deep appreciation for history. Crookston is one of 10 Minnesota antiquing towns featured by travel writer Lisa Myers McClintick on the Explore Minnesota Tourism website. To add to their list and further support Minnesota tourism, at Rydell Honda of Grand Forks, we’ve come up with a list of our favorite thrifting and antiquing shops in Crookston and the surrounding area.
These small businesses offer tons of gift ideas for when you’re looking to buy for a friend, relative, or neighbor. Even if you’re not an antiquing aficionado, you’re bound to enjoy perusing through and marveling at the unique finds that these community gems offer.
Antiques and Gifts in Crookston
Find Crookston Floral & Antiques on 115 N. Broadway, just a few minutes away from the Grand Theatre. This full-service florist in downtown Crookston also offers collectible items, vintage jewelry, and anything you can think of to help you prepare for a special occasion and gift-giving.
The flower shop website has tips for caring for your flowers, information about the delivery areas they cater to, and an online shopping cart. However, if you want to find out about their antiques, you’ll need to visit in person or follow them on Facebook. The store is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to check out their holiday schedules by visiting the website or calling them at 218-281-3549.
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Willow & Ivy Gift Shop features two floors of antiquing goodness located in the historic City Hall in downtown Crookston.
While this shop does not have a website of its own, local Google guides attest to the large variety of exquisite items to choose from at Willow & Ivy. You can find holiday decorations, as well as picture frames and wall art to decorate your home year-round. Find kitchen items, cookbooks, jewelry, clothing, toys, and books for any age, as well. It is definitely a nostalgic location where you could spend hours perusing through the dozens of items and imagining the different stories behind each.
Willow & Ivy Gift Shop is located on 123 S. Broadway, and you can call 218-281-3104 with any questions. You can also follow Willow & Ivy on Facebook, where you’ll find photographs of recent additions to their collection, as well as gift recommendations or specific items suited for different areas in your home.
Antiques in Grand Forks
If you happen to be searching for a store closer to our dealership in Grand Forks, check out Victorian Rose Antiques, about a mile north of us at 1903 S. Washington St. You will marvel at the beautiful displays and exceptional organization in this Grand Forks favorite.
The store groups items and publishes pictures of them on their Facebook page, especially when adding new finds. Some of the latest additions include a vintage sink, fall decor, and Halloween treasures. You can also find vintage paraphernalia items from the University of North Dakota at the store.
This store is typically open on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but it’s best to check in with them before you make the drive out in case that changes. Call 701-740-9295 or follow the Victorian Rose Antiques Facebook page, where they typically reply within an hour.
If you’re a true antiquing fan, you will go crazy with joy navigating over 5,000 square feet of treasures at the Plain and Fancy Antique Mall located in the Grand Cities Mall. The address to the mall is 1726 S. Washington St., just four minutes away from our Grand Forks dealership. According to their Facebook page, Plain and Fancy Antique Mall is open every day. Call them at 701-775-0714 if you have trouble finding them.
If you’re coming out from Crookston to spend a day antiquing, we recommend you come into town early and check out some of our recommendations for brunch before you hit the shops. Also, please contact us with your thoughts on this antiquing in and around Crookston article!
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