Arthur Koweek was born to Morris and Anna Koweek. He grew up in New York City and Red Hook, New York before moving to Hudson in 1950. He also attended Washington University and enlisted as a bombardier in the U.S. Air Force. He married Janice Silver at the former General Worth Hotel in Hudson.They had three children, Richard, Joan, and Jim Koweek. 

In the first half of the interview, Arthur describes Hudson in the 1950s. Arthur discusses the shifts that took place on Warren Street as industry changed and shopping centers and strip malls began to drive retail business out of Hudson. Parts of the city were characterized as abandoned, industry was more or less dry and factories were closed, but retail was still very strong. Arthur discusses the construction and development of the boat launch along the waterfront. 

He then proceeds to describe in great detail every building, starting on Front Street and continuing up Warren. He recounts where the buildings were located and how they were occupied by department stores, grocery stores, furniture stores, barber and beauty shops, kids, sports, automotive shops, hotels, doctors’ offices, etc. Arthur Koweek owned the Town Fair, an exclusive toy store, located at 555 Warren Street.