The Salvage Barn

The Salvage Barn The Salvage Barn preserves historic architectural items, keeping materials out of the landfill. 🛠️🏠

The Salvage Barn, operated by the Friends of Historic Preservation (FHP), is a warehouse specializing in historic architectural building materials that are 50 years and older. All inventory items are donated, most of which are salvaged by our team of volunteers from homes slated for demolition in the Johnson County area. The Salvage Barn maintains a Tool Lending Library, accessible to FHP members,

and offers workshops throughout the year that are open to the public. The Salvage Barn has been part of Iowa City's landfill diversion program for over 20 years. In 2013, it diverted more than 80 tons of valuable and reusable material from the landfill. While the Salvage Barn is open to the public, becoming a member of the Friends of Historic Preservation includes benefits such as:
- access to the Tool Library
- member-only sales the first weekend of the month
- free delivery of most items purchased at the Salvage Barn in the Iowa City area, and
- our quarterly newsletter, the Newel Post.

Check out this gorgeous Estate Fresh Air Oven & Gas Stove with a cast iron griddle and beautiful stencil.
06/13/2026

Check out this gorgeous Estate Fresh Air Oven & Gas Stove with a cast iron griddle and beautiful stencil.

Look at these cuties our friend Suzy brought in.
06/12/2026

Look at these cuties our friend Suzy brought in.

The Salvage Barn is OPEN! New treasures Wed. - Sat. Open til 5pm.
06/11/2026

The Salvage Barn is OPEN! New treasures Wed. - Sat. Open til 5pm.

06/11/2026

The Salvage Barn will not be open at 9 am this morning. We are postponing due to severe weather. We will update asap.

We have lots of new treasures at the Salvage Barn. Today is the first Saturday of the month. Members of Friends of histo...
06/06/2026

We have lots of new treasures at the Salvage Barn. Today is the first Saturday of the month. Members of Friends of historic preservation get 20 % off any item of their choice. Come see what's in store!

Happening tonight. Potluck fundraiser for the Historic Sharon Centrer High School. BYOB drinks and a dish to share. Mus...
06/06/2026

Happening tonight. Potluck fundraiser for the Historic Sharon Centrer High School.
BYOB drinks and a dish to share. Music by BLAME PAPA.
Celebrate community, enjoy some music and support another local non-profit!

Make your weekend more Memorial with historical treasures from the Salvage Barn. We are open from 9am -5 pm. Our amazing...
05/23/2026

Make your weekend more Memorial with historical treasures from the Salvage Barn.
We are open from 9am -5 pm.
Our amazing W.F. Mangel Firetruck auction bid is up to $450. How about $500?

It's Salvage Barn Summer! There's always something new at the Salvage Barn!
05/23/2026

It's Salvage Barn Summer!
There's always something new at the Salvage Barn!

Shout out to Jan at The Salvage Barn! At 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA. Open Weds-Sat 9am-5pm.

Address

2401 Scott Boulevard SE
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13193511875

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