You can own a piece of Peterborough history when contents from The Garnet, the Hunter Street bar and live music venue that closed in 2021, come up for auction beginning Sunday (November 19).
Former owner Chad Emby is using Curated in Peterborough for an online auction of memorabilia from The Garnet, including the venue’s sign.
In 2021, Emby sold the bar at 231 Hunter Street West to Kim Cameron and John Clarke. After the sale, he removed the stools, decorations, light fixtures, barware, and signage as the new owners had their own vision for a British-style pub, opening Crook & Coffer in the location in 2022.
Along with Kerri Niemi, Emby originally purchased the bar in 2014, when it was called The Red Garnet, from the former owner.
The couple shortened the name to The Garnet and hosted live music and other events.
When the pandemic hit and The Garnet was forced to close its doors during lockdowns, Emby applied for a Canadian Emergency Business Account loan from the federal government to keep the business going.
Although Emby sold the business in 2021, he still needs to pay back a portion of the federal loan that is due in January. He’s hoping to raise some funds through the online auction to do that.
Items up for auction include the exterior sign, a large John Climenhage painting that hung next to the stage, a pair of Peavey stage monitors, the cash box and tip jar, special edition drinkware, and a collection of local and independent CDs and records.
The online auction opens on November 19 and runs until November 28. To register to bid, visit curated.hibid.com.
