Save the Historic Olde Church Antiques Building


Save the Historic Olde Church Antiques Building
The Issue
Olde Church Antiques, one of the oldest buildings in the town of Supply, formerly used as a church, now known for the last 35 years as a large pink antique store, is set to be demolished by BayFront Development, LLC. The Managing Partner Ron Sutphin confirmed they purchased it from the property owner. The Shacklefords, who have been running the antique business for those 35 years, (according to the Wilmington Star News) they had no choice in the matter and are trying to find ways to possibly extend their lease.
The demolition is set to be in November, so we still have some time. We can help. We cannot lose a piece of this towns history to real estate development only for it to become some parking lot. This is one of the few things that make this town unique and special and an overall positive piece of our history. So let's try to keep it that way. History and progress can go hand in hand.

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The Issue
Olde Church Antiques, one of the oldest buildings in the town of Supply, formerly used as a church, now known for the last 35 years as a large pink antique store, is set to be demolished by BayFront Development, LLC. The Managing Partner Ron Sutphin confirmed they purchased it from the property owner. The Shacklefords, who have been running the antique business for those 35 years, (according to the Wilmington Star News) they had no choice in the matter and are trying to find ways to possibly extend their lease.
The demolition is set to be in November, so we still have some time. We can help. We cannot lose a piece of this towns history to real estate development only for it to become some parking lot. This is one of the few things that make this town unique and special and an overall positive piece of our history. So let's try to keep it that way. History and progress can go hand in hand.

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Petition created on September 21, 2025