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St. Paul Retro Loop mentioned in Atomic Ranch • Summer 2008

Open House: Rochester, Minn.
Budget vintage finds connect one family to their past

Text and photography by Matthew Mayo

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...Now it was time to start looking for additional furnishings. We came cross what is known as the “retro loop” in Saint Paul / Minneapolis, a few vintage shops that specialize in midcentury furnishings. Some of the shops that we bought things from are Classic Retro @ Pete’s, Swank Retro, Succotash and Up Six.

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Atomic Ranch magazine celebrates midcentury houses — from 1940s ranch tracts to 1960s architect-designed modernist homes. With an emphasis on affordable solutions and homeowner renovations, this quarterly magazine shows you how to make your house cool, both inside and out. For more info: www.atomic-ranch.com