Business & Tech
Genuine Article to Close Front Street Storefront
The business' owner hints she may be taking on a new venture, but calls seeking comment on the future of The Genuine Article were not returned.
Long-time Wheaton business and gallery The Genuine Article is planning to shut its storefront.
The business has announced it will be closing its location at 201 W. Front St., though on the business’ website owner Betty A. James Hoppensteadt hints some other big changes may be coming in the future.
Several calls were made and messages left at The Genuine Article seeking comment and information regarding the store’s closing and future plans, but calls from Patch were not returned.
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The business has offered classes in beading along with selling a variety of art pieces, home accents and sculptures.
According to The Genuine Article’s website, everything in the store is 30 percent off.
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