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After the [[1986]] death of Ma Hopkins, her son [[Ed Hopkins|Ed]] took over the business. The business thrived for the next ten years being run by Vicki Hopkins(Ed's wife). After their divorce, losing money and balancing the duties of his law practice, he decided to close the restaurant in February [[2004]] to seek a new owner. He convinced long-time head cook [[Cora Edwards]] to come out of retirement and train the eventual buyers, but none were found.<ref>"Hopkins House clears the table." ''Pensacola News Journal'', February 25, 2004.</ref> | After the [[1986]] death of Ma Hopkins, her son [[Ed Hopkins|Ed]] took over the business. The business thrived for the next ten years being run by Vicki Hopkins(Ed's wife). After their divorce, losing money and balancing the duties of his law practice, he decided to close the restaurant in February [[2004]] to seek a new owner. He convinced long-time head cook [[Cora Edwards]] to come out of retirement and train the eventual buyers, but none were found.<ref>"Hopkins House clears the table." ''Pensacola News Journal'', February 25, 2004.</ref> | ||
− | Ed Hopkins died on a hunting trip with his son on [[September 11]], [[2004]], days before [[Hurricane Ivan]] ravaged the city.<ref>"Former Hopkins House owner dies at age 59." ''Pensacola News Journal'', September 14, 2004. | + | Ed Hopkins died on a hunting trip with his son on [[September 11]], [[2004]], days before [[Hurricane Ivan]] ravaged the city.<ref>"Former Hopkins House owner dies at age 59." ''Pensacola News Journal'', September 14, 2004. The house was purchased for $340,000 on [[July 5]], [[2005]] by Elise and Don Gordon, who turned it into a private residence and auctioned its contents.<ref>"A historic occasion." ''Pensacola News Journal'', September 18, 2005.</ref> There are no plans to reopen the restaurant at a new location. |
In late April [[2008]], the Gordons opened the house for public tours for one weekend as part of the [[Historic North Hill Preservation Association]]'s spring 2008 tour. For a fee, they offered a tour of the home, as well as a fried chicken dinner with two sides. | In late April [[2008]], the Gordons opened the house for public tours for one weekend as part of the [[Historic North Hill Preservation Association]]'s spring 2008 tour. For a fee, they offered a tour of the home, as well as a fried chicken dinner with two sides. |