Historical February–March 2000 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Arthur Building, depicted here in its glory days, was home to Talayna’s for many years. it is now owned by Washington University which wishes to demolish the building because of its deteriorated state and then construct something similar.
Some residents are questioning the need for demolition and hope to inspect the building.
Original photograph caption
Arthur Building in earlier days; source describes later Talayna’s occupancy and proposed Washington University redevelopment. Courtesy Missouri Historical Society.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2000.
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Original source: SD_Times2000_02.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
