Raccoon Forks Trading Company

Raccoon Forks Trading Company is an authentic antique store located at 621 Des Moines Street in the northeast corner of Des Moines’ East Village. Originally opened in 2009 with several relocations in the East Village and downtown area, the business moved to its current 1920-built building in 2015. The store specializes in high-quality, well-curated antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and vinyl records, with a particular focus on furniture, primitives, and prints. As a small business partner with Optimae LifeServices, Raccoon Forks Trading Company is notable for employing individuals with barriers to employment, demonstrating its commitment to community inclusion. The business’s name references Raccoon Forks, the convergence point of the Des Moines River and Raccoon River at Principal Park, significant to the city’s historical settlement and development. The shop shares its historic building with the adjoining Railroad Bills dining car, creating a unique destination that has earned recognition as one of Des Moines’ premier antique retailers.