Posted by Frank Orona on May 12, 2014 
Thanks for posting this David, I never knew my hometown had a drug store and hotel that close to the tracks. This a great historical shot!
Posted by David Harris on May 12, 2014 
Didn't remember that you were from Calera, Frank. No wonder the RR bug bit you. The hotel was still open in 1975, though it was more of a boarding house/SRO by then.
Posted by Ian W Crandell on May 13, 2014 
Nice to see what it used to look like. That is about 25 miles north of me (Clanton).
Posted by David Harris on May 14, 2014 
Ian, what's happened with Clanton depot?
Posted by Pete Greischar on May 14, 2014 
Great pic David! Love the old depot, drug store and signage. Ahhh, if we could rewind that clock! Well, that might not work very well for me since going back to 1975 would make me three years old :) It's a shame the buildings are all gone now. Modern buildings are just plain boring.
Posted by Ian W Crandell on May 15, 2014 
The Clanton depot is still standing, but I don't think it's being used for anything. I would love to see it restored.
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