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A little history of Lamb's Loft...

Lamb's Loft was established by Dawn Lamb in 1987 in a small building on a main highway north of Wilmington, Delaware. Two years later, Lamb's Loft moved to Claymont, a growing community just south of the Pennsylvania border. Located in a grand historic building, The Overlook, located just off the main highway, Lamb's Loft sits atop a hill overlooking the Delaware River. It is the anchor building at the main entrance to the Overlook Colony Development in Claymont, the oldest planned development in the state of Delaware.

Built by General Chemical Company in 1917, its initial use was for an elementary school and community hall. Through the years it has been used for many things such as wedding receptions; a meeting place known as Red Man's Hall, celebrating the life of the Lenni-Lenape Indians; hardware store; and barber shop, just to name a few.

Currently the building is home to Lamb's Loft, other businesses and five apartments. It is owned by Tom & Edith Lamb (Dawn's Parents) and Dawn. Through much prayer, dedication, sweat and tears, the building has been completely renovated over the years, bringing the building back to its original splendor. [Update: During the summer and fall of 2007, Tom and Edith decided that it was time for them to sell their share of the partnership. Dawn is currently in the market to find a new partner in owning The Overlook building and assist in running the business of the property. If you are interested, please contact Dawn.]

Lamb's Loft is a very large shop filled with over 3500 square feet of practical and unique treasures on three different levels and all under one roof. Most of the treasures are gently used, ranging in size from as small as a thimble to the size of a large dinette set. The shop is divided into 20 categorized spaces, each with their own theme and corresponding unique merchandise. For example, a vintage kitchen space is filled with kitchen furniture, gadgets, appliances, dishes, cookbooks, etc. all from the 1930's through the 1950's.

New merchandise is placed on the selling floor with a truckload of treasures arriving frequently. The vast array of merchandise comes from the contents of private estates from all over the tri-state area. Seasonal merchandise is also offered throughout the year. Surprise grab bags and boxes stuffed with merchandise are some of our fastest selling items. Gift certificates (sometimes referred to as Lamb's Loft Loot) in various denominations for any occasion are also offered.

Lamb's Loft prides itself with exceptional customer service, affordable prices, variety of merchandise and a relaxed, fun and unforgettable shopping experience. In addition to the everyday shopping trek, Lamb's Loft offers special sales throughout the year including Secret Discount Days and Extra-"BAA"-ganzas featuring the always popular, Spin 'N Win giant wheel for prizes. We also offer our customers a delivery service for a nominal fee. Many customers view our every changing inventory by shopping at Lamb's Loft at least once a week. Some skip their lunch hour just to enjoy the relaxing music and take a nostalgic stroll down the aisles.

As of Decmeber 2004, Lamb's Loft has stepped into the digital age with our website, eBay Store and eBay auctions. Thanks to Feeney Solutions, Inc., our webmaster, we can now offer you the same unique merchandise on-line as we do in our store in Claymont.

We hope that you will visit us often (in person in Claymont or on our website) and enjoy what others have called, "The best kept secret in Delaware!"