When listening to Jimmy and Judy Windham talk about their antique items and strong passion for history, it’s evident why they’ve been successful dealing antiques for more than 20 years.
While they used to rent space in other flea markets and antique stores, the dream to own their own place finally came true last fall. The Windhams opened Rekindle the Past in November 2018 near Holtville.
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