BUiLDiNG CHARACTER

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 sur

e 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.

08/31/2026

Which soda do you think is the most “Lancaster”?

08/28/2026

Looking for some fun this weekend? Here are ten reasons to shop Building Character.

Last call for themothpixie 🦋✨ Hannah’s beautiful arrangements and creations are only available for a few more days. If y...
08/27/2026

Last call for themothpixie 🦋✨ Hannah’s beautiful arrangements and creations are only available for a few more days. If you’ve had your eye on something, be sure to stop by this weekend. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely work with us Hannah, we wish you all the best on your next adventure!

08/26/2026

Back to school can be tough.

08/24/2026

Joel goes to wrestling school! Thanks jesus rodriguez for showing us the ropes!

Whether you’re already celebrating Summerween or thinking ahead to the real deal, our vendors’ fall goodies are tricklin...
08/18/2026

Whether you’re already celebrating Summerween or thinking ahead to the real deal, our vendors’ fall goodies are trickling in! 🍂🎃 Are you ready for fall?

08/17/2026

Mondays are hard.

08/14/2026

Send this to them to see if they remember? 🥺

Tonya Bernard offers a carefully curated variety of vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares. With styles both tren...
08/13/2026

Tonya Bernard offers a carefully curated variety of vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares. With styles both trending and timeless, their space surely has something to add to your wardrobe or home!

08/12/2026

What are you listening to tonight?

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

Website

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