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Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop

711 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202

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A shop and a Pre-Historic Life Museum showcasing one of the largest private collections on display in United States.

Selling authentic fossils, colored minerals, unique jewelry and large assortment of beads and precious and semi-precious stones starting at 90 cents and up. This is a store for beginners as well as serious collectors. Museum is free of charge.

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