Robin's Barber Shop - Elsberry, MO - News Article Locations on Waymarking.com

County of site: Lincoln COunty
Location of article site: 308 thru 318 Broadway, Elsberry

"It’s been difficult to keep up with Robin Gladney and the customers who patronize her barbershop here in Elsberry for the past few months.

"Gladney, who has operated her business at 318 [308] Broadway for the last three years, recently decided it was time for a change of scenery.

“My lease expired at the Broadway location after I’d been there almost three years,” said Gladney. “My husband and I didn’t think there was a need to sign another lease because we’d made arrangements to buy the buildings next door at 314 Broadway.”

"But those buildings were old and in need of serious renovation.

“Fixing those buildings has been an interesting process full of every clique you’ve ever heard of,” said Gladney. “We’ve done quite a bit of work on the front of the building and we’re also bricking the back. In addition, my husband Jason is fixing the roof. That’s a deal-breaker with him. He won’t allow me to work there until the roof is completely repaired.”

"Since there was to be some time between the end of her lease and the completed renovation at her new location, Gladney’s original plan was to take a break and return again at the start of 2014.

"However, it was at that point Gladney learned just how seriously people in Elsberry take their local barbershop.

“When I put up the sign saying ‘I’ll Be Back In January’ I got a lot of response,” said Gladney. “People even called me at home to tell me they couldn’t make it until January without a haircut. It was sad for them to think they wouldn’t have a barbershop in Elsberry, however temporary that scenario might be.”

"To remedy that situation, Gladney moved to a temporary location at 109 N. Main.

“Jason relocated me here pretty quickly,” said Gladney.

"Gladney said as soon as the renovation is complete she will move to the new location at 314 Broadway permanently." ~ The Elsberry Democrat