Learn about the history of barbers in Huntley going back to 1887.
As the business of haircutting has become multi-chair franchises, the small, hometown barbershop has become a thing of the past. Back then, barbershops were meeting places and barbers were special people in our lives. For Huntley, the era of hometown barbers ended in February of 2019 when Hoppy’s Barber Shop closed. Learn about the history of barbers in Huntley going back to 1887, and hear firsthand experiences from Hoppy, himself, Lance Lamb, son of longtime Huntley barber Chuck Lamb, and others. Be sure to bring your memories and share.
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