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 history
Old
Bryan
Marketplace's
home is
one of
the most
well
known
old
buildings
in
Historic
Downtown
Bryan.
Built in
1908 and
added on
to five
times,
this
rambling
22,000
square
foot
building
received
a labor
of love
makeover
in 1996
when
purchased
by Kay
Conlee.
Leaded
glass
doors,
pine
floors,
bricked
archways
and
fireplaces
are just
a
beginning
of its
charm.
Filled
to the
brim
with
treasures,
both old
and new,
there's
a sense
of
discovery
throughout.
Offerings
abound...
furniture,
home
accessories,
gifts,
florals,
personalized
invitations
and
stationery,
collectibles
easy to
wear
womens
clothing
lines
like
Flax and
Johnny
Was and
a small
comfy
shoe
collection.
The
owner is
fourth
generation
Bryan
resident,
Kay
Conlee.
Her
background
includes
a
restaurant
career,
administrator
of
Brazos
Christian
School
and a
Master's
Degree
from
Texas
A&M
University.
While
antiquing
or
“Junking”
was
simply a
passionate
pastime,
Conlee
never
dreamed
something
she
loved so
much
would
become
her
business...her
life!
 Awards
have
come
Kay's
way as
she has
worked
to make
her
corner
of
Downtown
the very
best it
can be
---an
Historic
Preservation
Award in
1996,
Newman
10 in
1998 and
the
first
recipient
of the
Downtown
Impact
Award in
2000
have all
encouraged
her
passion
and
energy
for her
own
business
and the
revitalization
of the
Downtown
area.
All
three of
her
children,
Allison,
Whitney
and
Grant,
have at
some
point
worked
and
added to
the
Marketplace.
In
December
2003,
Grant
graduated
from
Baylor
and came
home to
add his
full
time
energy
and
creativity
to the
store.
 We
invite
you to
bring
your
friends
and plan
to stay
awhile -
just
relax
and
enjoy
the
entire
Old
Bryan
Marketplace
experience.
Browse.
Visit.
Have
lunch.
Christmas
is
coming
and so
is the
beauty
of the
store
during
this
joyous
season.
The
Marketplace
dazzles
with
gorgeous
trees,
unique
gifts,
cards,
and the
scent of
the
holidays.
“Shop
till you
drop”
this is
NOT!
Instead,
simply a
shopping
experience
that
offers
you a
visit to
Historic
Downtown
Bryan -
specifically
Old
Bryan
Marketplace
where
the
quality,
beauty
and
friendly
service
will
welcome
you. In
Kay's
eyes, a
trip to
Old
Bryan
Marketplace
and the
Downtown
Area is
“A Trip
To
Bountiful!
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