Do you enjoy sifting through antique shops and finding hidden gems in thrift stores? If so, there’s a little-known warehouse in Akron, Ohio you’ll certainly want to explore. (Be sure to check out this one-of-a-kind thrift store as well.) The Bomb Shelter is a massive store that’s sure to incite nostalgia for anyone. Whether it’s your favorite childhood toy or the style of the kitchen table you remember, this is a treasure trove from decades past you won’t soon forget.
Like the name suggests, the treasures hiding here have survived decade after decade. The Bomb Shelter is a nostalgic walk down memory lane.
Aprilla/Trip Advisor Address: 923 Bank Street, Akron, OH 44305.
With a warehouse of more than 18,000 sq. ft., this retro superstore features a massive collection of antiques, furniture and memorabilia from yesteryear.
thebombshelterstore.com You can visit Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon - 4 p.m.
Here, you’ll find working televisions and other electronics from decades past. It’s like walking through a giant time capsule.
Iheartpau/Trip Advisor The Bomb Shelter specializes in Mid-Century furniture, clothing from the 1940s - 1970s, vintage automobile parts and so much more.
You’ll even spot some one-of-a-kind Ohio memorabilia that you won’t find anywhere else, such as these Cedar Point salt and pepper shakers.
Iheartpau/Trip Advisor To view a list of new arrivals, click here.
At this unique store, you’ll find everything PLUS the kitchen sink. If you’d love to preserve a piece of your childhood or your favorite era in your own home, this is the perfect place to browse.
Pineapple62/Trip Advisor And if you have some treasures in your home currently that you’d like to sell to The Bomb Shelter, click here.
Have you ever been to The Bomb Shelter? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
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Address: 923 Bank Street, Akron, OH 44305.
thebombshelterstore.com
You can visit Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon - 4 p.m.
Iheartpau/Trip Advisor
The Bomb Shelter specializes in Mid-Century furniture, clothing from the 1940s - 1970s, vintage automobile parts and so much more.
To view a list of new arrivals, click here.
Pineapple62/Trip Advisor
And if you have some treasures in your home currently that you’d like to sell to The Bomb Shelter, click here.
For more vintage treasure troves in Ohio, check out our previous article: If You Live In Ohio, You Must Visit This Unbelievable Thrift Store At Least Once.
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