Second Chance Architectural Salvage: Creating Jobs and Reusing Architectural Treasures
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Second Chance was founded in 2001 to develop solutions to sustainable employment and environmental issues. In 2003, a training and employment program was created to address the pressing needs of Baltimore City residents who were facing multiple challenges to employment, good wages, and progressive skills
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Today, Second Chance trains and hires unemployed individuals in deconstruction, salvage, warehousing, retail, operations, and customer service. Second Chance works with local and regional architects, builders, developers, and property owners to identify residential and commercial buildings entering the demolition phase and remove all reusable elements through deconstruction for waste diversion and resale to consumers.
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Interior, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
Interior view of Second Chance Architectural Salvage. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Flag, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
View of a vintage sign and American flag at Second Chance Architectural Salvage. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Columns, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
View of columns, pediments and door surrounds at Second Chance Architectural Salvage. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Lumber, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
View of stacks of salvaged lumber at Second Chance Architectural Salvage. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
Interior view of the skylights at Second Chance Architectural Salvage. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Hair dryers, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Doors, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
View of a display of doors and shutters at Second Chance. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Detail, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
Detail view of piano roll. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Detail, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
View of display of salvaged wood in Second Chance. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
View of salvaged wood display. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015
Entrance, Second Chance Architectural Salvage (2015)
View of the entrance and mural at Second Chance Architectural Salvage. | Source: Baltimore Architecture Foundation | Date: September 14, 2015Map
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