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HOOK 23 other 100 years." The old "they don't make um like they used to" adage holds true for several reasons including cheap mass manufacturing, but also the inherent quality of materials. Like a Stradivarius violin made of old growth wood that simply doesn't exist anymore, the sound will never be the same from a new replica. (Perhaps why one re- cently sold at a Sotheby's auc- 3on for $11.3 million.) Young, points out that one way is working with a design team to help bring your vision to life. While the sport of an- 3quing can be a favorite pas- 3me, when embarking on a project it pays to work with the professionals who know how to stylis3cally and logis3- cally 3e it all together. Another way might be to buy first, design later especially when it comes to things like windows and doors. These items absolutely add architec- tural interest but are o$en odd sizes. If your architect knows upfront what he/she is work- ing with you'll be ahead of the game. Young also points out that some3mes people are afraid of using an3que win- dows and worry about the op- era3onal innerworkings and energy efficiency. But keep in mind that not all windows ac- tually have to open and win- dows that have been properly restored not only add an au- then3c look but can meet cur- rent architectural codes for R-values. In recoun3ng some of his favorite finds Young has so many stories to tell that truly make you realize that salvage is a circle of life like none other. Serendipity o$en in- terjects and stories overlap in unexpected ways, that might be part of the allure. You never know just who or what will surface when. Like when a friend from Young's NYC restauranteur past re- cently reached out because he had a colossal an3que soda fountain he was taking out of a restaurant. The foun- tain originally came from Washington, CT and was used in the Gunnery School's mess hall circa mid 1800s. (The Gunnery was a private prep school located on the town's famed and historic vil- lage green.) Aside from con- nec3ng with an old friend Young also immediately knew someone who could use such a statement piece in their business. The soda fountain is currently on its way to Warwick, NY where it will be the focal point of a new dis3llery business. Case in point, while tech- nology has helped in some ways that have advanced the restora3on industry, some things will remain the same; personal rela3onships and a good eye for old things can never be replaced by AI and algorithms. Hudson Valley House Parts (845) 245-4291 201 Ann St Newburgh, NY 12550 hvhouseparts.com Delaware Valley House Parts 267-449-1144 243 N Union St Lambertville, NJ 08530 DelawareValleyHouseParts.com Windows that have been properly restored not only add an authentic look but can meet current architectural codes.

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