Something truly unique is coming to the heart of downtown Collingswood; after years of sitting vacant, the historic firehouse on Collings Ave is being reborn—not as a brewery, as once hoped, but as Ends of the Earth, a luxury cigar lounge and private social club founded by former Disney Imagineer and international designer Mitch Gorshin.
This move marks a major moment for both the business and the town. Collingswood, known for its walkable downtown, thriving restaurant scene, and deep commitment to the arts, is about to get an experience unlike anything else on the Avenue.
This storied building gets a new chapter
The firehouse, long owned by the nonprofit Collingswood Fire Company No. 1, has been in limbo since the borough opened its new Public Safety Facility in 2021. Once buzzing with activity, the building has sat mostly empty as the Fire Company wrestled with what to do next. A microbrewery proposal collapsed in 2022 due to environmental concerns, leaving the future uncertain—until now.
Enter: Ends of the Earth
The Gorshin family, who established their current Haddonfield lounge inside a converted tack house in 2018, are ready to bring their globally-inspired brand to Collingswood. Ends of the Earth is more than a cigar shop—it's an immersive storytelling space filled with artifacts collected from around the world. The Haddonfield location famously features an original Jungle Cruise boat from Disney, and the new firehouse promises even more design spectacle.
Mitch Gorshin’s vision is cinematic, and the new location will reflect that. Alongside cigars and curated goods, the space will include a European-style coffee bar, offering espresso, macchiatos, and fresh pastries in true Italian café fashion.
Not just for cigar lovers
Even if cigars aren’t your thing, this is still a big win for the community. The space is designed to encourage conversation, creativity, and connection. With Collingswood’s blend of small-town charm and big-city energy, this new addition fits right in.
This project is more than a renovation—it’s a reflection of what makes Collingswood such a desirable place to live. The town continues to attract visionary businesses, restaurateurs, and creatives, all drawn by its historic charm, vibrant community, and easy access to Philadelphia.
As exciting new additions like Ends of the Earth take root, Collingswood’s appeal continues to grow—alongside home values. Demand for homes in the borough has steadily increased, and property values are appreciating as more people discover just how special this place is.
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Collingswood’s charm keeps raising the bar
The arrival of Ends of the Earth in the heart of Collingswood is just the latest example of how this town blends rich history with fresh, imaginative energy, emphasizing Collingswood’s well-earned reputation as one of South Jersey’s most desirable places to live.
With home values steadily rising and unique destinations like this popping up, there’s never been a better time to understand your place in this thriving market.
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