Vintage Store JoRetro Moves To Bigger Space In Havre de Grace

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — Vintage items have more room to lure shoppers in the newly opened JoRetro in downtown Havre de Grace. The store specializes in wares from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Authentic vintage clothing and furniture as well as an extensive collection of Pyrex and other home goods are on display. Up-cycled jewelry, paper products and accessories are also featured.

For the past several years, the store was located on Franklin Street. At the beginning of April, JoRetro opened on Washington Street in a new, larger space.

Here is some of the feedback JoRetro has received on Facebook since opening in its new spot:

• "Great new space! Perfect for all that terrific, expanded inventory."
• "...you can see everything, and there are a lot of things to see and buy. It is like walking back in time."
• "WOW what a place and what a beautifully merchandised space!! I will be back!"
• "It was a destination before; now it's a 'must-see' destination."

Before its days as an independent retailer, JoRetro occupied a booth in Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum on Union Avenue, according to Harford Magazine. It has gained a following in particular for Pyrex.

One of JoRetro's claims fame has been the Pyrex Fest that it hosts twice a year. An array of Pyrex will be available during the event, which Harford Magazine reports draws hundreds to the sidewalks downtown.

The upcoming Pyrex & Vintage Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at JoRetro on North Washington Street. The shop is offering 20 percent off items in the store during the Pyrex festivities.

JoRetro is located at 137 North Washington Street in Havre de Grace. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday to Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Main picture: Mayor Bill Martin stopped by the new shop for a tour of JoRetro and to deliver a Havre de Grace flag. JoRetro is owned by Jolene Forrester and named in honor of her father, Joe, whose specialty was collecting and finding hidden treasures. Photo courtesy of Havre de Grace Tourism.