Imagine a college student leaving Auburn to head home for a weekend with their parents and they drive past a 64-foot orange bottle, from which they could buy gas for their car, a soda or even some alcohol. That was the Nehi Bottle when it was built on the side of Highway 280 in the ‘20s. “My grandfather moved …
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A History Hidden Behind The Glass
Today, Behind the Glass Boutique is known for its versatile clothes and southern chic style. However, in 1987 when the store first opened. Behind the Glass was known for much more — with sandwiches that attracted superstars. Donna Young opened Behind the Glass in the late 80s under two names: Behind the Glass and Terra. At the time, Behind the Glass …
Observing History
Like any ole’ town, Opelika has changed over the years. Some changes were for the better, some … not as much. Through it all, the building addressed 223 S. 8th St. has remained. According to previous owner Phil Gorham (71), who operated a barbershop at the location from 1985 to December 2020, the building has been serving the community of …