CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY

OPELIKA —

Tuesday, May 9, the Opelika Historic Preservation Society (OHPS) presented its annual awards for historic preservation.

These awards, presented in two categories, include one for a residence and one for a business. The purpose of the awards is to recognize special efforts to preserve the integrity of Opelika’s historic structures.

This year’s recipients were Rush and Tiffany Denson, for their historic home on North 8th Street, as well as Dani Nelson and Leif Espelund, owners of Heritage House on 2nd Avenue. Those recognized received an attractive yard sign, as well as a beautiful plaque for inside display.

The Opelika Historic Preservation Society was established in 1979 and is pleased to present these awards as part of its observance during the month of May as “National Historic Preservation Month.”

Dickerson and Dyar present an award to Dani Nelson of Heritage House. PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER