The South Grand Community Improvement District is touting the publication of a recently completed history of the South Grand Boulevard neighborhood.

The Landmarks Association of Saint Louis, specifically executive director Andrew Weil and Josh Burbridge, penned the 29-page history, which looks at the historic thoroughfare from north of Arsenal Street to Utah Street.

Rachel Witt, executive director of the improvement district, said their work "truly depicts the evolution of the district today."

A couple of interesting tidbits that the study reveals:

• Wyoming Barber Shop, which opened in 1906 and remains at 3192 South Grand, is the oldest business on the street.

• The first Asian restaurant, Oriental Kitchen, opened in 1935 at 3189 South Grand. An order of chop suey that served four people cost 95 cents.