Fortunately for those of us who live in Winston-Salem, the word “disaster” has not been used many times over the years to refer to a local event. But for Winston-Salem residents living downtown in 1904, if...
Stein’s Clothing opened their completely remodeled store on this day in 1940. It was located on the corner of West Fifth and Trade Streets. The store was part of Stein’s large group of 46...
On this day in 1933, a new store was announced in Winston-Salem. The new store, called Davis Inc., was established by E. L. Davis Sr., Paul Price Davis, J. Neal Davis, and J. B....
On this day in 2011, an art expression wall was unveiled in downtown Winston-Salem. The “Word Wall” is located on Trade Street outside of Breakfast of Course (Mary’s Too). The wall is a glass-mosaic...
On this day in 1931, the Belk Stevens Department Store opened on the corner of North Trade and Fifth Streets. The business operated in Winston-Salem for 15 years before moving to this location. Frank...
Eckerd’s Lunch Counter Eckerd’s Camera Department Eckerd’s Drug Store opened its business at 420 North Trade Street on this date in 1949. The building...
