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Опубликовано 28 апреля 2026, 0:00
Owner Nathaniel Belcher describes Annex Novelty Shop in Duluth
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Residing in West Duluth’s eclectic Spirit Valley neighborhood, Annex Novelty Shop feels like a time capsule from a simpler era. Owner Nathaniel Belcher’s dedication to preserving traditional record-collecting methods gives his store’s shopping experience a uniquely vintage vibe. While many record stores display merchandise on shelves to maximize space and exposure, Annex relies on milk crates. “For me, crate digging was always the thing,” Belcher says. “It’s how records were sold for years. My mom talked about how it was even like that when she went to stores growing up.”
Annex was founded as a simple headshop at its old location in downtown Duluth. Belcher’s love for collecting records eventually bled into his business model. “I’m not an expert on records or any music,” he says. “I just always liked being around it. We always listened to records at the old shop back in the day, and people started asking if we were buying and selling, and eventually we said yes to that.” Annex’s collection specializes in classic hip-hop and rap records, adding to the store’s nostalgic and old-school feel.
Alongside their carefully curated record collection, Annex is a supportive space for local artists to sell a variety of handmade soaps, jewelry, glass work, prints, and watercolor paintings. Many of Belcher’s close friends have helped fill up the shop with products after their most recent move in 2013. More recently, Annex has hosted live performances and DJs.
Address: 316 N Central Ave., Duluth, Minnesota
Hours: 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday
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Instagram: @annexnovelty
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Residing in West Duluth’s eclectic Spirit Valley neighborhood, Annex Novelty Shop feels like a time capsule from a simpler era. Owner Nathaniel Belcher’s dedication to preserving traditional record-collecting methods gives his store’s shopping experience a uniquely vintage vibe. While many record stores display merchandise on shelves to maximize space and exposure, Annex relies on milk crates. “For me, crate digging was always the thing,” Belcher says. “It’s how records were sold for years. My mom talked about how it was even like that when she went to stores growing up.”
Annex was founded as a simple headshop at its old location in downtown Duluth. Belcher’s love for collecting records eventually bled into his business model. “I’m not an expert on records or any music,” he says. “I just always liked being around it. We always listened to records at the old shop back in the day, and people started asking if we were buying and selling, and eventually we said yes to that.” Annex’s collection specializes in classic hip-hop and rap records, adding to the store’s nostalgic and old-school feel.
Alongside their carefully curated record collection, Annex is a supportive space for local artists to sell a variety of handmade soaps, jewelry, glass work, prints, and watercolor paintings. Many of Belcher’s close friends have helped fill up the shop with products after their most recent move in 2013. More recently, Annex has hosted live performances and DJs.
Address: 316 N Central Ave., Duluth, Minnesota
Hours: 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday
Facebook: Annex Novelty Shop
Instagram: @annexnovelty
Subscribe to our channel:
youtube.com/user/893TheCurrent...
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instagram.com/thecurrent
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This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
#duluthmn #duluth
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