Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nickel Back
circa 1920
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
1. Nickel Back Marker
Once home to GE appliances, this building has been known for over 20 years as one of two Nickel Back Shoe Store locations. The structure has original wooden floors and bricks produced in downtown Toccoa’s brickyard.
Erected by City of Toccoa, Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 34° 34.755′ N, 83° 19.766′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. Marker is on Doyle Street east of North Sage Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted near ground-level, just to the right (west) of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Doyle Street, Toccoa GA 30577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Green's Bargain Annex (here, next to this marker); Blumenthal's (a few steps from this marker); McNeely & Company (a few steps from this marker); Clipper Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); McCurry's Men's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Pool Room (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Regarding Nickel Back. Contributing property, Toccoa Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #11000879.
Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
When Nickel Back Shoe Store closed, this building became home to two other businesses in the 1990s, “Flower & Candy Basket” and “Falling Water Bakery and Café.” In 2002, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy and Cheri Harris purchased the building and have maintained ownership since, operating his business “Harris Communications” and helping his daughter, Ms. Rebekah Harris, to open “Spa and Salon Anastasia.” The Harris family has worked diligently to restore the historical integrity of the building such as the gold lettering marquis above the door and the gold grates on the façade. (Submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
2. Nickel Back Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
