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The Brown Elephant

Find bargains on a large selection of second hand merchandise, including many upscale brands. All proceeds support HIV/AIDS care and gay and lesbian services.

Address: 3020 N Lincoln Ave
Getting there: 9 Ashland or 77 Belmont bus
Hours: 11AM-6PM daily
Website: howardbrown.org (opens in a new tab)

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