Jim Campbell is already in the books for his career as a professional hockey player, including four seasons – from 1996 to 2000 – with the St. Louis Blues. But the former Blue Note and current Kirkwood resident is charting a new chapter in history by restoring one of Kirkwood’s fixtures: Geyer Inn.
The historic tavern, located at 220 S. Geyer Road, was shuttered in 2010 upon the death of owner Frank Rodman. Four months ago, Campbell purchased the 1903 structure that, coincidentally, was owned by his wife’s great uncle in the 1960s. Campbell hopes to have the gut rehab completed by Thanksgiving. The tavern will retain the name Geyer Inn and will be a full-service bar with an abbreviated menu of appetizers.
This article appears in September 2012.