But over the years, multiple customers have claimed that they caught the fish and gave it to Cappy. Eckler faces a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and paying full restitution to the IRS. 2023 Alabama Living Magazine All Rights Reserved | Made with by Dogwood. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Then, everything changed, as a natural gas explosion rocked downtown, destroying Kopper Kettle restaurant, a dentist's office and other businesses by the northwest corner of Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue. He told me it was. Have a blowup of that photo hanging on my wall today. It took minutes for them to help me get up.". Still, she does big business on Saturday mornings, when Pineville families come in for breakfast. If those vents werent there or were sealed with something solid, Im pretty sure at least one person would have been dead. Hopefully something better goes in there. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. A friend of mine, Richard W. said he had walked down to Toomer's Corner for a paper about 30 minutes before the blast. Saradina Morris didnt plan to spend her life running a small caf surrounded by warehouses and industrial parks outside Pineville. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. Even into her 90s, Brooks and her friends had their own table at the bar. Explosive Exclusive: 78 never-before-seen photos of the Kopper Kettle explosion of 1978 | The War Ea About a year later I heard a local radio spot for something and they said "we are located across [], Your email address will not be published. Then, everything changed, as a natural gas explosion rocked downtown, destroying Kopper Kettle restaurant, a dentist's office and other businesses by the northwest corner of Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue. Knock my wife out of bed at the BSU on college. Found out later that day what had happened. [] in the late 70s a restaurant in downtown Auburn, AL blew up because of a gas leak. "It was just like, Holy moly. You look there, and theres this whole section of the block thats gone," he said. It was owned by John Brooks, Laurel Kapala's great-uncle. 800 Newtown-Richboro Road Richboro, PA ROBERT YOST OBITUARY Robert Yost, co-owner and operator of the Kopper Kettle in Feasterville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on. 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An Irish band plays from 2 to 8 p.m., but some regulars arrive early in the morning to claim their tables. And so, man, the whole thing was on fire there. A large part of the street was gone from the Kopper Kettle on down Magnolia, says Patterson. His diploma ended up on the library lawn (if I recall) and his bar papers DID end up in his mother's yard, wherever that was. Hashbrowns pitched at me by the owner. and our house shook like it had been hit by lightening. Downtown looked like a war zone. 4,339 were here. Join over 20,000 Charlotte residents who receive our daily updates. Photos courtesy Auburn University archives. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. All rights reserved. The Kapalas guess that the wall is as old as the bar, possibly dating back to the 1930s. Description: Restaurant La Bucaccia is housed in a beautiful historic building of Cortona and is distinguished by quality, local and seasonal ingredients used to prepare exquisite traditional dishes of the Tuscan cuisine. Deceptive and after the fact additional costs not disclosed on menu. My first thought was: Someone used too much dynamite on the bank. Required fields are marked *, Like this story? "My office will aggressively pursue businesspeople who operate in such an illegal manner," McSwain said. The anniversary and a sermon given shortly after the blast by the Rev. !< They renamed it Cappys Copper Kettle, after Karols nickname. We serve anything from wings. Ells have been added, porches attached, stairways built, and patios and gardens laid out. He got an idea of the severity of the incident as he headed into help after he turned off Highway 280 onto Highway 147 and rose to the top of the first hill. Photos of smiling customers line a wall behind the DJs booth. Thank you for reading! I just thought about it. As with the Smash Pot, Morris came up with the idea as a way to satisfy her own craving on a slow morning in the kitchen. First the lights flickered. This year, the Kapalas will participate in the tradition for the last time. I was at the corner of Mitcham Ave. and North Gay St. going over the railroad tracks when this happened. : The Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant has been serving Indiana's finest for over 91 years! More than 70 businesses in the immediate vicinity were damaged . This is the second post in a three-part series commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the day the Kopper Kettle blew up (and celebrating the scores of injuries and deaths that miraculously did not occur remember the song The Kettles Gone? I get emotional just talking about it, Morris admits. Not bad for a small bar, Laurel Kapala said. In 1981, the bar expanded into the space next door. Where I am standing is no more than 40 feet from the blast site and you can see the stacks of plates that are unharmed! The restaurant pays particular attention to the choice of local products, among which we find renowned specialties such as Chianina PGI beef, Cinta Senese cold cuts and fine . "From north Auburn, you could see the plume of smoke on the horizon in that high spot, so I had an idea that there was something big going on," he said. KATHLEEN PURVIS is a longtime Charlotte writer who covers Southern food and culture. Morris laughs as she recalls that when she originally convinced her dad to create a non-smoking section, he designated two booths in the smoke-filled room because they were nearest the door. Its definitely like a family atmosphere down here, Saba said. Oh, and now we have video.). Threats of harming another How no one was hurt or killed is beyond my comprehension. That was the concern; nobody knew where they were at.. Can you help us put names to faces? In the picture where the painting is on wall of the tiger, that was my dental office. Morris takes pride in the large portions. McCord made his usual trek up South College Street before taking a right on East Magnolia Avenue and checking the sign at Central Bank on the corner. "We started hooking up hoses and everything. They're spirits of loved ones, Lowell Catholic boys basketball team blows out Belchertown, Toddler safe, car theft suspects apprehended, No end in sight for case involving Dracut doc charged with patient's death, MVC girls basketball: Dracut's Ashlee Talbot named Div. It had a liquor license and a lively bar, but by the late 1990s, George and Penny decided to serve just breakfast and lunch. McCord said he later went to the top of the ladder's fly section, which was extended some 70 feet in the air, to spray water on the blaze. We were going to the office after church to do a filling on my mother! I work days and he works nights, Laurel said on a recent Wednesday. Compare now on Rent By Owner One of the more fun parts of running a business for Morris has been playing with the menus. According to prosecutors, Eckler and co-owner Robert Yost did not report $263,340 in cash wages that they paid to dishwashers at the Kopper Kettle from March 2012 through at least September 2016. The owners of the Kopper Kettle Tavern, in Feasterville, are facing federal tax. For Morris, its a precious chance to savor her dads company. The dentist was, and still is, my dentist. The Kopper Kettle . Our guest tell us this charm is unmatchable even by the most beautiful restaurants in all of Europe! Jan. 15, 1978 was a quiet Sunday in downtown Auburn. The water, it wouldnt freeze immediately, but it was icy because of the water we were using.". After breakfast, our family drove as close to downtown as possible to see the damage. My family was living in Willow Creek out on Highway 14. (And if youd like to help us keep the obsession with Auburn lore unhealthy and the lights on through the winter, click here.). Checking back? Don't Threaten. Thanks for the great pics and the memories. The lot was still vacant when I arrived at Auburn, for Fall of 1978. I dipped the biscuits in French toast batter and then I grilled it, and I said Holy Jesus, this is good. Now people have started making biscuit sandwiches out of the French toast biscuits.. Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! I was also throwing papers for the Auburn bulletin before the explosion, and came through town I could smell the gas is really strong went home to tell my father about the gas downtown since we were running the newspaper thought something crazy was going to happen and it did.I made it downtown right after the explosion I was reaching of the window at the drugstore to call my boss to tell them I would secure the store until someone got there about that time I found myself with handcuffs against a brick wall ,thought I was trying to steal the money out of the cash register but was later released what a crazy morning. He was there on the infamous night in February 1967 when Speros Kokenes, who owned The Open Kitchen with his brother, Steve, was carjacked and murdered in what was believed to be a botched armed robbery. We figure its time to retire and move on, Richard Kapala said. Theyre heavy-handed in the kitchen, she says, and I like that.. Richard Kapala joked with the two men at the counter, their laughter filling the otherwise empty bar. Everyone in the community really came together that day. Just amazing that no one was killed. Further investigation revealed windows 1-upstairs, the other downstairs had blown out of my apartment in Woodland Terrace, on Armstrong St. between Thach & Hare Avenues. It was so cold, Lawrence got stuck to the sidewalk after getting sprayed from the ladder truck while working a hand line on the ground. It turns out running a caf filled with regulars suited her. It remains one of Charlotte's most famous unsolved murders. McDonald narrowly avoided getting caught up in the blast as he was behind Auburn First National (now AuburnBank) at the time, said McCord, who sprang into action with other firefighters on duty. There was a Kopper Kettle in Brookwood Mall at that time, and the food was pretty good, if I remember. On a regular work day, not Sunday when this happened, I wouldve been at work long before 8:00 AM! Lifetime Megan's Law Offender Charged In Bensalem: Police, New School Director Takes Oath In Bensalem Township. A taxidermy fish hanging above the counter also dates back to Cappys early days. Be Truthful. Thats what it kind of looked like, what you might expect from a bomb or auxiliary round that may have hit the building and blown it up. It was an attorney's office, not a dentist. Kopper Kettles version of a Philly cheesesteak, with pot roast (!) Funny 1. Investigators determined the gas leak blast was equivalent to multiple tons of TNT exploding. 2 Player of Year, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds. Thats a loaded one, she says, pausing to think it over. As of the 2020 census, the population was 628,270. Your email address will not be published. They were hooking up hand lines from other sections of the town, different fireplugs.". The owners of the Kopper Kettle Tavern, in Feasterville, are facing federal tax charges after they allegedly failed to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS, prosecutors said. He threatened to tell the owner, she recalled with a chuckle. The bar has hosted parties and even weddings. He said he told the fire captain he smelled natural gas at the corner and then began getting ready to work that day, putting on his uniform in the bathroom of the fire station at the corner of Magnolia and Ross Street. Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a112c2e80c212193dd17c68f8a42bb39" );document.getElementById("b526024170").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Kopper Kettle Owner Adapts Through Generational Changes. Uncover why Kopper Kettle is the best company for you. Don't knowingly lie about anyone I was living at Dexter Arms apartments, across from Hardees, several blocks away. We use our own and third party cookies to allow us to understand how the site is used and to support our marketing campaigns. We look forward to making your everyday meal or your special moment extraordinary! Your email address will not be published. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I just thought he was getting me too close there. The couple knows most customers by name, or in some cases, their drink orders. The bar no longer serves food, but the regulars keep coming. It BLEW UP!" The Original Smash Pot is, er, a heart-healthy heap of potatoes, cheese, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and sausage or bacon. Greek immigrants George and Penny Karnesis opened Kopper Kettle on Nations Ford Road in what was then southwest Charlotte in May 1971. "The Kopper Kettle explosion was the big event while I was at Auburn. racist or sexually-oriented language. Stephen Eckler, 68, of Ivyland, pleaded guilty on. From the shaded walkways, balconies, fountains, and sequestered nooks, the Kopper Kettle Inn has a very distinct charm. There were many eerie what if stories about people who easily could have been killed or injured but varied their normal routines that morning for one reason or another. The Greek Salad (above) is so massive, it comes on a platter. I had to park my Patrol Unit on West Magnolia one block away from Gay Street. "Somebody out there stepped on a nail and it punctured his foot. They've been there forever. Another witness, a Vietnam veteran, said that it was the most devastating aftermath he had witnessed since returning from the war. Thanks! Frank DeGraffenreid w/ hat. We have a close connection with the customers, Richard Kapala said. I heard that a dentist had his office on the upper floorthat they found his diploma in his mother's yard, two miles away. A short time later, I realized how cold had gotten. "The alarms went off in the station," McCord said. Some stories want aroundthe joke that "somebody lit a match to the Kopper Kettle's chili", etc. The original building is no longer recognizable. She used to comp their meals, but she cant afford to do that anymore. The explosion, which originated in the basement of Waldrop's, also damaged numerous other buildings in downtown Auburn. "There was a clothing store back there, and there were these mannequins. The information alleges that Eckler and Yost, owners of the Kopper Kettle Bar and Restaurant, located in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, did not report $263,340 in cash wages that they paid to dishwasher employees at the Kopper Kettle Bar and Restaurant during the period March 2012 through at least September 2016. A year or so later, he bought the other share. If your scrolling finger is limber enough, here are 78 photos most of which have never been seen until now taken in the immediate aftermath of the blast by former Opelika-Auburn News photographer Brad Ashmore. The event made national news. (Photo by Ryan Pitkin) A bird's-eye-view picture of the restaurant and the land around it that was taken in 1971 hangs on the wall near the cash register today, and it shows just how isolated the Kopper Kettle was three residential trailers are all that can be seen nearby. Larry was in his building on the second floor when all this occurred. https://discord.gg/kJdJq5BRH5, Press J to jump to the feed. accounts, the history behind an article. The dining room (below) opens for breakfast at 5 a.m. The large, quaint house is a veritable art museum - housing fascinating collection of art objects from many parts of the world - all tastefully displayed from beautiful antique furnishings and artifacts. The explosion made national news that night in 1978. I was asleep in my apartment on West Magnolia, about a mile away, and the boom shook the whole building. We are a family style dining restaurant, known for our famous pan fried chicken, delicious filet mignon and fresh seafood. Specialties: Over 150 Years of History Full of Beautiful Antiques Serving Indiana's Best Chicken, Filet Mignon Seafood Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 8:30 Sunday - 11:30 - 6:30 Established in 1858. One of which is about the Kopper Kettle. It remains one of Charlottes most famous unsolved murders. Our paper and website are always free, but if youre feeling kind, you can contribute to our journalism efforts here. At breakfast, I remember my mother saying there was a really big Boom ! The Lincoln Continental in one of the photoshad just been purchased by Larry Parker. Now the Kapalas hire a DJ to spin tracks on Friday and Saturday nights. "I just heard the explosion," McCord said. "I was kind of stuck. They have the best snapper soup in the region! Dick Kapala, bartender and co-owner of Cappys Copper Kettle, left, with customer Daniel Correa of Lowell, right. I had just bought my 1st camera. Though generational favorites like the fried pork chops or livermush remain top sellers, Morris has introduced new adaptations that have in short time become hits among newcomers and longtime customers alike. In 1964, Richards father, Karol, and a co-owner bought the bar. Her second creation is for those with a sweeter tooth: French toast biscuits. It is the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania. Every day, something happens, Laurel Kapala said, recalling more silly stories. It was kind of a wild place for dinner back in the day, recalls Sara Morris, the Karnesis daughter, born just four months after the restaurant opened. Hear a new featured member each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. on 93.1 WIBC. I was the dispatcher for the City of Auburn the morning this occurred. I lived on W Magnolia at Lambda Chi house. I was in Magnolia Dorm cafeteria for breakfast. Click here. It was a miracle that it happened when the damage was to property not people. Rubble to places? But I didnt realize what happened until later that day when I went to Foy Union to watch the Super Bowl on a (really bad) big screen TV and heard somebody say downtown blew up!. And had it happened 17 minutes later when everyone was arriving to hear Britt's sermon at Auburn United Methodist Church just down and across the street from the Kopper Kettle, a lot of people probably would have been killed or at least seriously injured because the blast shot shards of 90-year old stained class into the walls like throwing stars. This production is made possible with the help of the following: Recorded with Terri Stacy. Failure to report these wages allowed the restaurant to avoid paying FICA taxes, which include Social Security and Medicare taxes, authorities said. But wasnt it more of a fancy type deal? Find out what works well at Kopper Kettle from the people who know best. Had glass replaced, frame and hung in new office in Opelika. Cool. 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For this speech, Patterson will talk about what he witnessed at both the Kopper Kettle explosion in Auburn, and on 9/11 when he worked in Washington D.C. as a diplomat. Rod Sinclair was preparing for the 8:30 a.m. service when the explosion happened, knocking him to his knees. For 34 years, the bar gave about $10,000 a year to a scholarship fund for local high school students college education. I managed a gift shop, the Tiger Lily, next door to Waldrops. Thanks to God no one was hurt that morning. Hmmm. The original building is no longer recognizable. There comes a time in every persons life when they have to grow up and settle down a bit. At that time in 1978, Queens We Will Rock You was a big hit. Don't forget to call and make your reservations for the holidays! Two weeks after the explosion, at St. Dunstans Episcopal Church, Sinclair gave a sermon fittingly titled Explosions, recognizing the outpouring of camaraderie and grateful spirits exhibited in Auburn following the blast. Upon reconstruction, windows were added, which was the first step in changing the vibe inside. Keep it Clean. I think he left me a $20 tip he felt so bad.. I was asleep in my bunk bed on the corner of East Glenn & Burton (about two blocks away?) If everyone in the world would stop and listen, she says, it would be a better place.. They were only open for takeout for a few months, then reopened with half the seats taped off. Get a sneak preview of each months magazine when you sign up! A gas leak caused the explosion in January 1978 that destroyed the Kopper Kettle restaurant and several nearby businesses. "Criminals like Eckler chip away at the integrity of the system, which has a ripple effect on everyone in the community. He thought a small plane had crashed into the downtown area. Mike Moore and I never heard the explosion but coming out we saw the smoke and walked down to see what had happened I remember paper everywhere things like sheets out of receipt pads. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, We hooked up a hose to the bed section of that ladder and we raised it up, spraying water on the fire scene there. The same could be said for Kopper Kettle Family Restaurant. At 8:13 a.m., the Kopper Kettle, a restaurant located in the heart of downtown Auburn, exploded due to a gas leak, taking out several neighboring businesses and shaking the town to its core. that morning. Ells have been added, porches attached, stairways built, and patios and gardens laid out. In 1965, Karol passed away from heart disease. Always wanted to check them out. Thanks for listening! After 55 years of ownership, Richard Kapala and his wife, Laurel, are selling the building and with it, the business. You have permission to edit this article. Delivery & Pickup Options - 445 reviews of Kopper Kettle "If for some reason you find yourself driving through Yucaipa, and trying to decide between Denny's, Domino's or Del Taco, do yourself a favor and pick this place instead. As much time as she spent in the smoke-filled diner, however, she never imagined shed one day be running it. Downtown looked like a war zone. Auburns 1908 team went undefeated despite losing to professional LSU team, Mustache Guys church pays prankish tribute to its famous youth minister during Sunday service, Well remember too, this season of great joy and hope. Nobody was blown up and nobody was hurt on the fire scene.". In the 1970s and 80s, the Kapalas served roast beef and ham sandwiches to nearby workers on lunch break. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Thank you for signing in! And then theres the St. Patricks Day tradition: Each year, Richard Kapala cooks about 500 pounds of corned beef, and serves it at the bar with cabbage and either rye or Irish soda bread. In the 90s, after Morris had her first child, George decided to close for dinner, and today it remains only a breakfast and lunch eatery, with no liquor or beer on the menu. "I have to think it was divine intervention that nobody got hurt," said McCord. The high cost of ingredients has taken a toll. Eckler and Yost, if convicted, could face up to five years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine and full restitution to the IRS. I was sleeping late that morning as usual. On Sunday morning, January 15, 1978, several businesses on East Magnolia Ave in downtown Auburn were destroyed in an explosion caused by a natural gas leak beneath the restaurant. If this had happened today, it would be a much different outcome.. Charles Britt of Auburn United Methodist Church barely made it through the red light at the corner of Magnolia and Gay before the blast. A young black girl tells Morris she didnt eat breakfast because shes refusing to eat anything until her mom lets her have pizza, to which Morris responds, Completely understandable.. It rocked us! Be Nice. Its since gone back and forth between being designated as a Pineville or Charlotte address, but changing identities is nothing new for the restaurant. A slice of Lowell: Cappys Copper Kettle, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), A slice of Lowell: Cappys Copper Kettle owners looking to sell, Make your credit cards less vulnerable to fraud, 3 steps borrowers can take to cope with the stress of student debt, Chipotle Mexican Grill adds a TikTok favorite to its digital-only menu, Frank Lloyd Wrights only oceanfront home sells for $22 million in Carmel, Bill needs a kidney: Tyngsboro man searches for lifesaving donor, Seeing orbs in photos? The Kopper Kettle is the place where one can savor Hoosier fried chicken, broiled prime steaks, and delicious seafood, served by lovely girls in peasant costumes. "Having never been in war or anything like that, I certainly didnt know exactly how to interpret that. McCord swung up Magnolia before fire chief Ellis Mitchell turned him down Burton Street. I-77 was still . Photo #85 is me! PhillyVoice Staff. An hour later and people would have been going to church. Rod Sinclair at the Episcopal College Center were recently recognized and read into the Congressional Record by Rep. Mike Rogers. "The bank thermometer there said 25 degrees. The jukebox is gone, and the smoke clouds have long since cleared out, although that took some time. At that time, Auburn was a sleepy little village still on the cusp of the economic boom it would see years later. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Cloudy. The Copper Kettle opened as a bar in the late 1930s. Now she can do both. Dick Kapala, bartender and co-owner of Cappys Copper Kettle, center, with customer and fill-in bartender George Saba of Lowell, left, and Luis Velazquez of Lowell, right. Its a memory Ill never forget, says Patterson. "When you ask anyone that was there, the first thing that theyll tell you is it was damn cold. I-77 was still under construction. We have had many discussions about that office, the explosion and the aftermath. "I went up there on the top of that on the fly section and the people had hand lines down there on the other buildings because there was about a quarter of a block that was burnt up," he said. that is degrading to another person. William Taxis Owner/Director at Tuscany Restored Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. He owned the business directly across the street from the explosion. Her first creation, the Smash Pot, features a large serving of grilled potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes and bacon or sausage with two over-medium eggs placed on top though it comes fully customizable. The county is named after the English county of Buckinghamshire, abbreviated. He sleepily said, "Must be somebody lighting dynamite in the parking lot." 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