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BUiLDiNG CHARACTER Downtown Lancaster's largest retail destination is OPEN 7 DAYS! Inventory at our 70+ independent vendor shops changes quickly, so it's best to stop in often.

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER is Downtown Lancaster's largest retail destination and our mission is simple: offer vintage, recycled and handmade goods at great prices. At any time you'll find recycled name-brand clothing and accessories, furniture, locally made jewelry, gifts and cards, collectibles, and original works. We are open 7 DAYS a week and until at least 8pm the first Friday of each month. Make sure you have time to learn the craft of letterpress printing, which can be experienced through demonstrations Thursday through Sunday at the Heritage Press Museum located within BUiLDiNG CHARACTER. We are open 7 days a week:
10-6 Monday-Friday (EVERY 1st Friday until at least 8 p.m.),
10-6 Saturday,
12-5 Sunday

FREE PARKING at all street meters on Sundays.

We have a selection of fall and Halloween goodies at 25% off! 🎃🍂 Check out the table right when you walk in.
10/22/2026

We have a selection of fall and Halloween goodies at 25% off! 🎃🍂 Check out the table right when you walk in.

Surprise! 🚨 We’re hosting a giveaway you won’t want to miss.Yes you heard that right! In honor of our upcoming announcem...
10/22/2026

Surprise! 🚨 We’re hosting a giveaway you won’t want to miss.

Yes you heard that right! In honor of our upcoming announcement of our 2026 year ornament (stay tuned 👀), we’re hosting a giveaway. Lancaster LEADS will be giving away a bundle of ornaments we had released previously to ONE LUCKY WINNER! 🌟

This bundle set includes:
Long’s Park Amphitheater 22’
Wheatland 23’
Watt and Shand 24’

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How to enter:
1. Like this post
2. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
3. Tag three friends in one comment
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The giveaway ends on October 28th at 11:59pm. The winner will be announced on October 30th. Good luck everyone! 🍀

10/19/2026

Coleen from Sisters is the sweetest! She always has new items and everything is so affordable. Her space is a must-stop when roaming around Building Character. Find her in Warehouse C.

10/16/2026

Today is the first day of Tales From the Shadows 2026. We will be participating in the free Cryptid Crawl along with 9 other local shops. Stop by Decades Lancaster and pick up your map any time this weekend. Go early though because maps are limited.

Decorating 10,000 sg ft takes a lot of work. That means sometimes you start prepping in October 😂😅😩🫠
10/15/2026

Decorating 10,000 sg ft takes a lot of work. That means sometimes you start prepping in October 😂😅😩🫠

10/14/2026

Building Character is the place to find the greatest Halloween costumes ever!

Another of our newest vendors, Keystone Bug Domes, creates natural history displays featuring responsibly sourced insect...
10/13/2026

Another of our newest vendors, Keystone Bug Domes, creates natural history displays featuring responsibly sourced insect specimens from Pennsylvania. 🐞🐝🍃 Visit his space in Warehouse A to find a little bug story to take home with you. Each purchase helps support conservation!

10/12/2026

They think they’re Frodo up in here 😂

10/09/2026

Are you ready for Tales from the Shadows 2026? Who You Gonna Call for details? Decades Lancaster is running the event but BUiLDiNG CHARACTER and 9 other local shops will be participating in the Cryptid Crawl. It’s going to be a great event!

Address

342 Rear & 346 N Queen Street, Warehouses A, B & C
Lancaster, PA
17603

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17173947201

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