On this day in 1970, Forsyth Technical Institute began moving into its new classroom and student center. The three-story building contained a learning center, library, lounge, small cafeteria, and classrooms. The building will house...
Ethel Angelo Williams was born on this day in 1918, in Winston-Salem, to Ernest J. and Ethel Hudgins Angelo. Ethel or “Angie” graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and attended Salem College. At...
On this day in 1970, papers were signed for the incorporation of Historic Bethabara Park. The park was a joint venture of the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The photo above shows the...
John Edward “Eddie” Yuhas was born on this day in 1924 in Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Yuhas. Eddie was a baseball player, and was first signed by the New York Yankees as an...
On this day in 1969, the Joseph Schlitz Brewery had its first beer production run. Located on Barnes Road off U. S. 52, the new Schlitz plant’s first beer production run totaled 4,500 cases...
Brigadier Julius Mack Satterfield was born on this day in 1887, in Charlotte, to S. S. and Addie Kimble Satterfield. He began serving in the Salvation Army as a soldier when he was 14...
On this day in 1914, the North Carolina Firemen’s Association opened their annual meeting in Winston-Salem. This is the third time the association has selected Winston-Salem as the location of their meeting. The other...
Stella Phelps Nance was born on this day in 1879, in Forsyth County, to Melgron and Nancy Grubbs Phelps. Her father was a Confederate soldier who was twice wounded. When he returned from the...
On this day in 1970, the 400 block of North Trade Street was closed to vehicular traffic. The street will become a pedestrian mall with a brick-patterned pavement. Construction is scheduled to begin immediately....
Timothy Vogler was born on this day in 1806, in Salem, to Christoph and Anna Johanna Stauber Vogler. Timothy’s father was a gunsmith, and Timothy worked as a gun and locksmith for over fifty...
