Show Vendor Profiles:
Blue Heron Antiques
A Legacy of Curating Timeless Treasures
Featured Vendor – 2025 Lawrence Antique and Vintage Show
After a distinguished 38-year career teaching biology at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, I, Jim Rosowski, followed a lifelong passion for history and preservation. In 2005, I purchased a historic building in Seward, Nebraska, and after a full renovation, Blue Heron Antiques opened its doors in 2007.
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For 20 years, Blue Heron Antiques was a destination for collectors across the Midwest. Today, that impressive inventory has found new life—now overflowing in a 30 x 60-foot pole barn in Garland, Nebraska. Jim continues to curate, research, and share his vast collection with enthusiasts and collectors alike.
- Real Photo and Holiday Postcards: Celebrating the nostalgia of Halloween, Santa Claus/Christmas, Easter, and the Fourth of July.
- Original French Posters: Showcasing exquisite liquor and travel advertisements.
- World Wars I and II Posters: Preserving the legacy of pivotal moments in history.
- Circus Posters and Victorian Trade Cards: Capturing the charm and excitement of bygone eras.
- Native American Prints: Featuring the works of McKenny Hall, Lewis, and Curtis.
- Buffalo Bill Cody Memorabilia: Honoring the Wild West legend.
- Railroad Magazines and Souvenirs: Offering a glimpse into the golden age of rail travel.
- J.J. Audubon Bird Originals: Including octavo and Havell double elephant folio editions for bird art collectors.
- Authentic John Gould Bird Prints: A must-see for lovers of ornithological art.
- Extensive Asian Artifacts: Showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Asia.
- Prehistoric Fossils: Bringing ancient history to life.
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Postcards remain one of Jim’s greatest passions. His Santa Claus postcard collection—now for sale—numbers over 5,000 pristine examples. For the Lawrence Antique and Vintage Show, Jim will feature four 2-inch-thick binders filled with an exceptional assortment of Christmas postcards in top condition, all offered at substantial discounts.
Nearly two decades after opening Blue Heron Antiques, Jim continues to uphold a reputation for authenticity, quality, and discovery. Whether you’re an experienced collector or a curious newcomer, you’ll find something extraordinary at his booth.
Visit Blue Heron Antiques
We’re delighted to bring a selection of our finest pieces to the Lawrence Antique and Vintage Show, November 21–22, 2025, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building #21.
Come explore our booth and experience the beauty of history, art, and craftsmanship—curated with care by Blue Heron Antiques of Seward, Nebraska.
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