About Adirondack Retro

Founded in 2003, Adirondack Retro specializes in authentic vintage magazine advertisements, original antique prints, patent prints, and museum-quality giclée reproductions. Our mission is to preserve and present historically significant printed works as collectible artifacts of visual culture, design history, and advertising heritage.

Our inventory consists exclusively of genuine period material—original magazine advertisements and original antique prints removed from historic books and publications. We do not sell reproductions except where clearly labeled, including our made-to-order giclée prints created from carefully digitized originals.

Vintage advertisements offered by Adirondack Retro were originally published in respected periodicals such as Fortune magazine and The Illustrated London News, among many others. Our antique prints include subjects such as natural history, ornithology, cartography, and scientific illustration, sourced from scholarly atlases and historic reference works.

Each piece is individually curated, archivally stored, and accurately described to ensure historical integrity and collector confidence. Our clientele includes private collectors, interior designers, historians, museums, universities, television and film production teams, and businesses worldwide.

With more than two decades of experience, Adirondack Retro has shipped tens of thousands of orders internationally and is trusted for accurate provenance, careful handling, and professional presentation of historic paper artifacts.

Our museum-quality mat and frame service ensures archival preservation and sophisticated display—transforming each original ad or print into a timeless artifact of architectural heritage and visual culture.

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Framing & Presentation

For collectors and designers, our framing portal provides a guided path to museum-grade display options.

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Our Team

Adirondack Retro is a family-run business built on consistency, care, and deep respect for historic print culture. Each team member supports the mission of preservation, presentation, and an exceptional customer experience.

Matthew Co-Owner \| VP Working daily with family to grow the business with pride—focused on customer satisfaction and a consistent, high-quality collecting experience.	Kevin Co-Owner \| President Founder and curator—committed to early mornings, careful handling, accurate descriptions, and museum-grade presentation standards.
Charissa Curator \| Creator \| Designer \| Customer Service Oversees creation, design, and listings—ensuring each item is presented clearly, accurately, and beautifully for collectors and designers.	Michael Co-Owner \| CFO Supports business operations and long-term growth—helping keep the archive organized, accessible, and sustainable at scale.
Nilla Guardian Angel Works remotely to support the team’s daily rhythm and ensure customers are taken care of with consistency and attention.	Freckles Supervisor Oversees morale and productivity—ensuring the team stays focused, well-paced, and properly rewarded.
Sawyer Supervisor \| Stick Aficionado Keeps the schedule sharp and the energy high—making sure the day starts early and runs with purpose.	Charlie Supervisor The newest addition—learning the ropes and keeping the team moving with enthusiasm.

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Matthew Co-Owner \| VP Working daily with family to grow the business with pride—focused on customer satisfaction and a consistent, high-quality collecting experience.	Kevin Co-Owner \| President Founder and curator—committed to early mornings, careful handling, accurate descriptions, and museum-grade presentation standards.
Charissa Curator \| Creator \| Designer \| Customer Service Oversees creation, design, and listings—ensuring each item is presented clearly, accurately, and beautifully for collectors and designers.	Michael Co-Owner \| CFO Supports business operations and long-term growth—helping keep the archive organized, accessible, and sustainable at scale.
Nilla Guardian Angel Works remotely to support the team’s daily rhythm and ensure customers are taken care of with consistency and attention.	Freckles Supervisor Oversees morale and productivity—ensuring the team stays focused, well-paced, and properly rewarded.
Sawyer Supervisor \| Stick Aficionado Keeps the schedule sharp and the energy high—making sure the day starts early and runs with purpose.	Charlie Supervisor The newest addition—learning the ropes and keeping the team moving with enthusiasm.