09/19/2025
Orpheum Cleaners and Gelateria Building Update:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Our initial hope following the March 7th fire at the Gelateria was to reopen Orpheum Cleaners as soon as the smoke damage in the space was addressed. We then learned that there would be a continued odor of smoke until the entire building was restored, so we were not able to resume normal operations.
Having now been closed for over six months, the difficult decision was made to close the Orpheum Cleaners permanently. It has been our privilege to have been a part of such a long-standing business that operated for over 100 years! Michelle will continue to do alterations from her home. To reach out to her directly for services, text or call (314) 402-4526.
We are pleased to announce that ownership of the building has now transferred to Andy and Amanda, owners of the Gelateria. Even before the fire, they had planned to purchase the building and continue to invest in the business and neighborhood. We wish Andy and Amanda all the best as they work to bring back a beloved community gathering place and steward a historic building for decades to come. Looking forward to seeing their vision for the next era of the Gelateria come to reality at the corner of Grand and Wyoming!
Sincerely,
Dana and Chris Shearman & Michelle Sheeley
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