The Oxford Shop at 65 W. 100 South — a small storefront with big history — will reopen for business on Thursday in tandem with the glitzy grand opening of the 23-acre City Creek Center just across the street, despite the sudden passing of Richard Wirik in late February.For several decades Wirick served customers — and made friends — in his long-lived Oxford Shop, all the while trumpeting the value of a robust urban core. The past four years of City Creek construction took its toll, slowing foot traffic past his store to a trickle. But Wirick remained optimistic, eagerly anticipating City Creek’s opening.
Gunter Radinger and his wife Carol Until 2010, Gunter and Carol Radinger owned and operated Fendall’s Ice Cream Co. at 470 S. 700 East. The couple also teach evening English classes.
"We’ll keep it going for him," said Carol Radinger. The couple recently purchased the Oxford Shop and intend to carry on Wirick’s tradition. Both share Wirick’s hopes of a revitalized downtown. Salt Lake Tribune
