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Architectural Salvage Reopens with New Ownership
By Alana Coons
March/April 2025
 Carrie Clark, new proprietor of Architectural Salvage in the new Logan Heights location at 1861 Main Street, Suite B, San Diego 92113. Photo by Sandé Lollis |
Architectural Salvage, the beloved store that was a preservationists’ mecca in Little Italy for years, closed last winter to the dismay of its dedicated customers. But fans of the shop’s castoff and coveted treasures will be happy to know that it has reopened under new ownership in Barrio Logan at 1861 Main Street, Suite B, San Diego.
The new location offers both indoor and outdoor space, packed with the same eclectic mix of salvaged architectural elements and one-of-a-kind finds. From antique doors, ceiling lamps, and doorknobs to unexpected rarities, the shop remains a go-to destination for SOHO members, architects and designers, and old-house enthusiasts.
When SOHO recently needed a caster of a specific size for our original L&JG Stickley bed in the Marston House, we knew exactly where to go—and, as expected, we found just the right part at Architectural Salvage.
Before taking over this specialty salvage business, new owner Carrie Clark was immersed in book arts, making books out of found objects. Her passion for repurposing and recycling is a part of who she is and extends to her home, where all her furnishings are vintage or antique, and even to her wardrobe, which she curates from thrift shops. The idea of big-box store shopping makes her uneasy when she considers the environmental impact, so she proudly states, “We’re doing our part.”
Carrie’s journey into the world of architectural salvage happened by chance. One day, she walked into the original Architectural Salvage shop in Little Italy and struck up a conversation with longtime owner Elizabeth Scalisi, who mentioned that she was planning to close the business but wasn’t sure what would happen next. Before she knew it, Carrie was purchasing the entire inventory and taking over the business—all within the span of a week!
The timing wasn’t ideal, as her partner, Scott Stanton, was on his way to a 10-day silent retreat with no communication. With no time to wait, Carrie took action, moving large items—doors, windows, bathtubs, and more—into a side yard until she could confer with Scott on his return.
Running the store is a new experience for Carrie, and while she’s learning as she goes, she’s fully embracing the challenge. However, one ongoing frustration has been well-meaning individuals mistakenly marking the business as “permanently closed” on Google Maps, unaware of its relocation and new ownership. Spreading the word about its reopening is crucial to ensuring its success.
We wish Carrie all the best in this exciting new chapter and encourage everyone to visit the new location and support this invaluable resource. Before turning to online retailers or reproductions, consider shopping at Architectural Salvage. Whether in person or online, you might just find the perfect part to restore, repurpose, and preserve a piece of history.
Supporting businesses like Architectural Salvage helps keep history alive, preserves the authenticiy of historic buildings, and prevents these materials from disappearing from our landscape altogether.
Architectural Salvage San Diego
Carrie Clark
(619) 550-9244 · architecturalsalvagesd.com
1861 Main Street, Suite B, San Diego 92113
Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm
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