Monday, October 25, 2010

The Olde Barn Centre buildings date back to the 1790s when the Quaker family of William Cox Ellis acquired the land where the Olde Barn Centre stands today.  And yes, you read correctly, the original buildings were separate, touching only by a corner of the buildings but the Fry family, with the intent of opening an antique business, joined the buildings by creating a central lobby and stairwell leading access to the second floor in 1992.  Much of the original flooring, post and beam, dutch lap siding and other attributes were kept if possible during the restoration from working barns to antique store.  Local folk lore says the barn and neighboring stone house were part of the underground railroad during the civil war.


Situated outside of the village of Pennsdale, just miles from Williamsport, PA, our 9000 square foot barn is now one of the largest antique shops in central Pennsylvania.  You'll find a variety of furniture, collectibles, glassware, linens, antique tools, decorative items and "such" from seasoned dealers with over 200 years of combined experience of buying and selling antiques and collectibles.  A tasteful blend of the past and present, local craftsmen also display their unique and functional furniture in contemporary and period room settings.


We are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and closed just 4 major holidays (Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, New Year's day and Easter).  The barn is climate controlled year round with plenty of parking and we offer complimentary coffee.  We invite you to visit and see for yourself that there truly is something for everyone at the Olde Barn Centre.