Posted on Jun 24, 2023
Grimm Tattoo reopens in the West Bottoms after a fire destroyed its Westport shop
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For more than 40 years, Grimm Tattoo has made its home in Westport. But after a fire in April broke out in the building next door — destroying their furniture, equipment and flash designs — owner Wes Grimm decided it was time to move the tattoo shop and museum.
The West Bottoms has been booming in recent years after decades of being widely viewed by the public as a development dead zone.
The American Royal Complex, Hy-Vee Arena, Stockyards Brewing Co. and Lemonad(e) Park have helped transform the area from an abandoned relic of industrialization into a thriving nightlife scene. The redevelopment of the Rock Island Bridge also is gaining momentum.
Last week, they welcomed a new neighbor.
The West Bottoms has been booming in recent years after decades of being widely viewed by the public as a development dead zone.
The American Royal Complex, Hy-Vee Arena, Stockyards Brewing Co. and Lemonad(e) Park have helped transform the area from an abandoned relic of industrialization into a thriving nightlife scene. The redevelopment of the Rock Island Bridge also is gaining momentum.
Last week, they welcomed a new neighbor.
Grimm Tattoo reopens in the West Bottoms after a fire destroyed its Westport shop
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The new space will combine both the tattoo shop and museum, firmly cementing Grimm’s new home in the West Bottoms.
“I’ll miss the old shop, it’s where I got my first tattoo when I was a kid,” said Jacob Beckloff, one of Grimm Tattoo’s regular customers. “But I think the West Bottoms will be a perfect cultural fit for the shop. I can already imagine going to get a tattoo from Davey and hopping next door to Lucky Boys to play pool and have a beer.”
“I want to thank all of our supporters. The people that take the time to come to Grimm Tattoo are really what makes this all possible,” Wes Grimm said."
..."The new space will combine both the tattoo shop and museum, firmly cementing Grimm’s new home in the West Bottoms.
“I’ll miss the old shop, it’s where I got my first tattoo when I was a kid,” said Jacob Beckloff, one of Grimm Tattoo’s regular customers. “But I think the West Bottoms will be a perfect cultural fit for the shop. I can already imagine going to get a tattoo from Davey and hopping next door to Lucky Boys to play pool and have a beer.”
“I want to thank all of our supporters. The people that take the time to come to Grimm Tattoo are really what makes this all possible,” Wes Grimm said."
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