Entrance to the Mermaid Arcade, in North Eastern Port Babbage
One of the earliest venues of Port Babbage (to my recollection) was a small shopping arcade that existed in the northeastern corner of the sim one of the few locations offering merchants selling Steampunk wares (at the time, at least). Visited it a few times, then became distracted by the proverbial “shiny SL object”. However, I revisited the Mermaid Arcade recently, and aside from the dramatic aesthetic improvements the owner, Mr. Pizzini Mayo, has filled entire venue with vendors! (No small feat in these challenging economic times!)
A view on the first floor, just outside of Ironworks
A scripted statue of mermaids is one of the first things to catch your attention upon entering the arcade. Along with the offered beverage and classical music, there are two levels to the enterprise. Mr. Mayo has remained true to the architectural design of classic RL Victorian shopping arcades, which include a glass ceiling and ironwork throughout the build.
A second impressive statue inside the arcade, and a small view of the second floor
The selection of vendors at the Mermaid is impressive, and host a number of well known stores, along with some up-and-coming merchants. Instead of trying describe each one, I have simply made a list of them, on both floors, and highly recommend that if one is ever in the market for a purchase, or simply wishes to visit a cacophony of Steampunk displays, do pay a visit to the Mermaid Arcade.
To visit the arcade, please turn to…
(forthcoming!)
First Floor
Writer Steamworks
– Steampunk Accessories
E. Laval Aether
– Steampunk Attire
Iron Style
– Fine Beverage Products
Tiger’s Rare Books
– Books and literary supplies
Heron Curiosities
– Furniture and Interior decor
Bird of Prey
– Ladies attire and accessories
Bernard & Sons
– Steampunk furniture & eye wear
Rau Paraphernalia
– Weaponry, foot gear, and Samovars
Kheph’s Creations
– Steampunk accessories
Chakra Nova
– Gears and Steampunk clothes
The area immediately outside also has imagery and photos from the era, along with a small cafe area (to the left)
Second Floor
Morgana Kingsford’s
– Steampunk ladies attire
Privateer Supplies & Gear
– Steampunk accessories
Ordinal Enterprises
– Fine mechanical devices
Edison Corporation Retailer
– Airships
Oakwood Laboratories
– Furnishing and Fripperies
C. Capalini
– Fine furnishings
Curio Obscura
– “Strange and Wonderful” Steampunk items
Asclepicus Apothecary
– Medical supplies
Wunderlien’s Historical Garb
– Ladies attire and hairstyles
Europa Wulfenbach Outpost (Girl Genius)
– A small cultural outpost of from Europa Wulfenbach
*** A disclaimer – if any… fine tuning… needs to be made regarding the stores (as offered by the owners), please contact me so I might attend to any corrections! – ty! ***
