Firehouse Antiques and Collectibles Station #2, an antique mall in Decatur, Alabama, has grown a following as vast as its inventory since opening in 2022. While that may be partly due to its more established sister store – Firehouse Antiques in Huntsville – my favorite thing about this place is you'll never know what you will find.

While that could be said about most antiques and collectibles markets, the sheer volume and unusual quality of stuff makes an impression. That begins the minute you arrive in the parking lot at Decatur Shopping Center on Sixth Avenue.

Recently, the store has expanded its outdoor furniture, signs, garden items, and some bicycles into a fenced area along the end of the building. It also set up an entire estate sale in an adjacent open retail space in the center. Easily keep up with these kinds of happenings, plus open house and customer appreciation events, special sales, and new booth arrivals on the Firehouse Antiques and Collectibles Station #2 Facebook page.

Few spaces are spared to display all of the treasures gathered in the store, which may seem overwhelming to some. When you pick a path and focus on individual booths, a sense of organization takes shape. Sure, there are many booths with a variety of odds and ends from different eras. There are just as many or more full of items specializing in specific types of goods.

Large display cases and shelves display a good amount of glass art, collectibles, and similar pieces near the storefront windows, allowing the sunlight to dance across their shapes and colors. Vendor specialties include kitchenware, antique and vintage paper goods, nostalgic toys, vintage jewelry, dishware, holiday items, records and audio equipment, motorsports collectibles, and many more.

One of my favorite sections is the area dedicated to art that includes original canvases, art prints, photography, needlework – any type of wall art you can imagine, spanning eras. While there are spaces and booths dedicated to certain items, it's worth it to explore the entire store if you have something particular in mind. As I mentioned, some booths contain a collection of items from a single estate or particular era, so you could find the perfect framed artwork or glass collectible staged and styled amid other items.

Another personal favorite about this place? Their greeter, Black Beard (BB for short) is a big sweetheart. While he won't bother anyone who doesn't want to pet him, he loves it when folks do.

Dog person or not, we think you'll love the finds you discover at this huge antique mall in Decatur, Alabama. Let us know when you go and tell us all about your haul! In addition to the store's Facebook page shared earlier, you can check hours and get other info on the Firehouse Antiques and Collectibles #2 website.

I am guessing if you're reading this, you are into antiques and vintage finds, right? If you're planning a visit to Decatur, you can stay in this Airbnb which is an entire pre-1905 home in the city's Albany Historic District. It's a beautiful, walkable neighborhood and less than two miles from this unique antique mall and still others downtown.