The phrase "salvage place" refers to a location where items that have been damaged or discarded are stored, repaired, or sold at a lower cost. Full definition
The latches are reclaimed iron from salvage place in New Orleans. (hookedonhouses.net)
Our pals at Apartment Therapy in San Francisco have compiled a handy list of salvage places that might just have the undiscovered gem for your next project; since they cover the Pacific Northwest, they (and their commenters) found some hot spots for salvage in the Portland and Seattle areas as well, pretty well covering the northern half of the west coast. (treehugger.com)
Here's a link back to my first post about the door: Hallway Door Makeover We got ours at a architectural salvage place called Southern Accents in Cullman, AL.. (theletteredcottage.net)