St. Croix Antiquarian BookSellers

 

Store NameSt. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers

Business TypeBook, Periodical, and Music Stores

NAICS Code 4512

Location 232 S. Main St., Stillwater, MN 55082

Nearby Businesses Brine’s Restaurant and Bar, Mad Capper Saloon and Eatery, Main Street Jewelry Store, Chelsea Rose Unique European Antiques, Midtown Antique Mall, Valley Bookseller, River Market, Valley Floral

Owner/Manager Gary Goodman

Special Store Activities The Goodman Theatre

Year Opened 1983

Website http://www.booktown.com/stcroixbooks/index.php

Phone 651-430-0732

E-mail grgoodmn@msn.com

Community Profile Located on the St. Croix River 20 miles northeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Stillwater is known as the “Birthplace of Minnesota”. Stillwater is also designated as an international “Book Town” for having a large number of second-hand or antiquarian book stores, one of two in the United States and 27 internationally. The County Seat of Washington County, Stillwater has a population of 15,143 (10 mile radius: 167,843).

Products Sold & Niche Developed

St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers has been buying and selling used, rare, and out-of-print books for over 20 years. They have an exceptional stock of out-of-print books in all subject areas including Children’s, Hunting and Fishing, Decorative Arts, History, Military, and Western Americana. St. Croix also has a cartography section specializing in globes, maps, and prints, including a large selection of 19th century hand-colored maps and 19th century architectural plans. This collection of architectural plans complements the local and regional historical architectural character.

Market Segments Served

St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers buys and sells used books, specializing in rare books. Located within the bookstore is The Goodman Theatre, hosting comedic performances and book readings. Most patrons visit from Minneapolis/St. Paul or are tourists, but some are regular readers and collectors of vintage books. St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers complements the large community of historical and antique retailers in Stillwater.

Contributions to the Business Community

St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers is world renowned for its collection of rare, out-of-print, and uncommon books, which draws collectors and recreational readers from around the region and world. Combined with other similar bookstores and antique shops, Stillwater has become known as a destination for book collectors, increasing activity in the downtown area.

Review by Joshua Clements, UW Extension CCED