tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047793619249680791.post4442183855048253663..comments2023-02-10T05:25:45.896-06:00Comments on The Word on Main Street: Downtown MysteryHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196181257478104671noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047793619249680791.post-30508828053730018242010-02-04T09:35:04.386-06:002010-02-04T09:35:04.386-06:00Heidi!!
I am just NOW discovering your blog, and I...Heidi!!<br />I am just NOW discovering your blog, and I am soooo impressed!! I cannot believe I didn't know about this place! I really do love it!<br /><br />My uncle, Rick Allen, owns the building this "Downtown School" is located in. From my recollection, I believe he told me that, quite a number of years ago, Kathy Turner (wife of board member John Turner) had set up this art school on the second floor of the old SPOT movie theater (you are aware that the main floor was an old cinema, correct?). Back in my teens, working for Allens in the 70's, I was cleaning up there, and moving some files, when I got curious about the sign. The stairway behind the door is super steep!<br />I may be wrong, but I think that she confirmed it to me one time in the 80's when she helped me with a poster for a production I directed at the Arts Center. Anyway, I'm not sure, you may be able to reach her at home, but I'm sure you could call John Turner who works at Allen Canning. But if I'm wrong, I'm sure if you ever see Rick, he could give you the scoop!<br />Again, great job here! <br />I'm bookmarking it now!<br />Best<br />David AllenMayor David Allenhttp://www.siloamsprings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047793619249680791.post-54631439163260409172009-08-13T15:09:44.903-05:002009-08-13T15:09:44.903-05:00Hello Frank,
Thanks for your comment! I would hav...Hello Frank,<br />Thanks for your comment! I would have loved to have seen downtown Siloam in the 1960's. I'm sure it has changed quite a bit. Since you're the only person that's commented on this entry, I'd be happy to send you a "Siloam's Got It!" bumper sticker if you would like one. Feel free to contact me at heididemarais@yahoo.com with your mailing address.<br />Thanks for reading!<br />HeidiHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196181257478104671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047793619249680791.post-40675497781044132892009-08-02T15:34:50.068-05:002009-08-02T15:34:50.068-05:00I don't believe the "school" was the...I don't believe the "school" was there when I was a student of JBU, 1961-65. So either it closed in the late 50's or came after '65. Of course I could have totally missed it, but loving old buildings I did wander the streets in between classes quite a bit.<br /><br />Frank A. MillsFrank A. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11035370736411387840noreply@blogger.com