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Steve Craig, owner of RampArt Antiques in downtown Tacoma, lived a very interesting life. Sadly, on Feb. 19, 2008, he was found dead at his home. Friends are still waiting for a report about the cause of Craig's death, but very few details have been released.

Craig lived on the third floor of the building he leased on Broadway, above the antique store and what has recently been a co-op art gallery. Despite the implications of the long-standing name, the art gallery was formed only four years ago when Craig allowed some local artists to use the building for a party.

Craig's daughter, Aimee is serving as executor of Craig's will and has hired Alan Gorsuch, owner of Sanford and Son Antiques, to auction Craig’s entire estate.

The on site auction will be April 21 and 28, 2008, preview 9 a.m., auction at 10 a.m., at Seventh and Opera Alley in downtown Tacoma.

LINK: Read the full story in today's Weekly Volcano.
LINK: Photos of the auction items are on the Volcano's Flickr page.

Thanks to photographer Julie Rivera for the images.