Monthly Archives: September 2012

Bridging the Greenway

Posted on September 27, 2012 by columbusandco

Well shit…here we are again trying to bring as much original content to you as we can. It might not seem like that big of deal, but it’s a lot of work. We enjoy getting out to take photos in … Continue reading →

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Summer’s End

Posted on September 26, 2012 by columbusandco

Justin here casually drinking from the bright orange fountain is wearing a vintage Levi’s jacket. He has a knack for vintage clothing shopping and says his success comes from hard work and lots of dedication. Only kidding, get out there … Continue reading →

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Ball and Buck

Posted on September 25, 2012 by columbusandco

Here are a few photos from Ball and Buck out of Boston, Massachusetts from our Northern Grade visit. These guys are firm believers in the American Made movement and have the full support of the founders of this blog. Ball … Continue reading →

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Black Blue at Northern Grade

Posted on September 24, 2012 by columbusandco

Black Blue is a men’s retail store in Saint Paul, Minnesota that prides itself on carrying American made goods from craftsmen across the country. Picture above here is the owner of Black Blue, Steve. They had quite the spread at … Continue reading →

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Northern Grade Minneapolis – Misc Photos 2

Posted on September 20, 2012 by columbusandco

Caught this bro as we were heading out of NorthernGrade last Saturday. He rolled up in this fly ride from Martin Patrick 3. Classic American automobile to go with the American made theme of NorthernGrade. Steve from Black Blue rocking … Continue reading →

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Locally Grown Clothing

Posted on September 20, 2012 by columbusandco

The above photo was taken at Northern Grade Minneapolis of Locally Grown Clothing’s spread of merchandise. Locally Grown is a grassroots, message driven, lifestyle apparel company that sells t-shirts, short sleeve and long sleeve button up shirts, hats, and sweatshirts … Continue reading →

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Rancourt & Co. Shoecrafters

Posted on September 18, 2012 by columbusandco

Here is Justin sitting at the Rancourt & Co. Shoecrafter’s booth in front of the Maine state flag. Rancourt & Co. are a family of shoemakers from Lewiston, Maine who make their shoes by hand. They are third generation shoemakers … Continue reading →

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Northern Grade Minneapolis – Misc Photos

Posted on September 18, 2012 by columbusandco

I was able to chat with Dan and Marne Brooks as they shopped around at Northern Grade last Saturday in Minneapolis. They were even kind enough to pose for this great photo. Dan mentioned he had some shoes made from … Continue reading →

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Leather Works Minnesota

Posted on September 17, 2012 by columbusandco

Leather Works Minnesota is a Minnesota based premier leather worker. They have been working with leather since the 70’s. I saw them at this year’s Northern Grade in Minneapolis, MN. They handcraft belts, wallets, key chains, bracelets and more. Here … Continue reading →

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A night after NorthernGrade

Posted on September 16, 2012 by columbusandco

What is it about America that everyone loves? The people? The quality of life? The freedom? I think it has to do with all of the above and then some. In this turbulent time what can we depend on? Each … Continue reading →

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