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Probably the best moments come from knowing we are preserving history…which would have ended up in a dumpster and then been fully forgotten”

Anastacia Fahnestock and Scott Evans in October 1985, when they began selling goods out of Antiquarian’s Delight.
Anastacia Fahnestock met Scott Evans while both were young students at Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts). Building on a shared fascination for the darker side of Victorian era aesthetics, they began renovating and decorating the former home and studio of opera impresario Rudolfo Pili in South Philadelphia. What started out as a very personal private sanctuary evolved into a laboratory where the study of this aesthetic, combined with barely controlled hoarding tendencies, eventually lead to the creation of Anastacia’s Antiques.

The business started small—sidewalk sales with mostly trash-picked merchandise. But once moved indoors, at first in the South Street Antiques Market (almost ten years!) and later in their current building on Bainbridge Street, they quickly expanded. Covering 2400 square feet, the showroom now overflows with a constantly changing assortment of all types of odd and mundane things that might possibly be of interest and/or use. Who knows to what strange new purpose they might be put.

A Glimpse Inside
of Anastacia’s

From the beginning, Stacy and Scott have tried to recreate that feeling of sanctuary they enjoy at home. Every detail is considered in an effort to make walking into Anastacia’s more than just another shopping trip. Antique fixtures and showcases help set a mood for quiet contemplation of the items displayed. Many regulars come and stay for hours. One of the most frequently overheard responses is “I want to live here”.
A favorite online review states that Stacy seems not to be in the business for money. This may not be totally true, but it is true that she and Scott have made the experience of visiting the shop their top priority. All of their energy goes into making the store as interesting and “worth the trip” as it can be. Consequently they don’t do shows and they don’t sell over the internet. To buy from Anastacia’s, you must visit Anastacia’s. If you are one of those people, like Stacy and Scott, who need to touch and feel an object in order to know if it belongs in your life, if you value the story connected with the pieces you choose, or if you think you might enjoy spending time in what has become a unique community gathering place in a great neighborhood, then you too must visit Anastacia’s.

> Read the Philadelphia Inquirer‘s article about Anastacia’s

> Watch the Philadelphia Inquirer‘s video interview

> Read our Yelp Reviews

> Read about us on CitySearch

General Information

Anastacia’s Antiques
617 Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-928-9111

Hours: 
Thursday through Saturday: 12pm — 6:30pm
Sunday: 12pm — 5pm
Thursday — Saturday: 12pm — 6:30pm
Sunday: 12pm — 5pm

We are closed Easter and Christmas.

Anastacia’s is located one block south of Philadelphia’s famous South Street shopping and entertainment district. Because we are a true mom and pop operation, our hours are limited. In order to keep the store stocked as our customers have come to expect, we are only open four days a week. We do our best to be open during these posted hours. It is best to call ahead if traveling a distance as we must sometimes close unexpectedly. Our answering machine will be updated accordingly.

On-street parking is available. Please pay attention to the parking signs—they mean what they say and the parking authority is vigilant. There is a public parking lot on 7th street between Bainbridge and South.

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