Searching for a Winston-Salem Landmark: Clue #3
The monument is so tall, Hunter is out of the photo. But, he’s at the base of the monument that was built to honor the memory of Katherine Smith Reynolds Johnston. The monument was...
Category: Adventures of Hunter, the History Hound
Hunter, the History Hound, sniffs out a special place in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and digs into its history. Where will Hunter go next and what will he find? Can you guess where he is?
Searching for a Winston-Salem Landmark: Clue #2
Clue #2: The monument has moved over the years. It was first located as seen in the above photo. In fact, “the monument” was once a location, and it didn’t have the best reputation....
Searching for a Winston-Salem Landmark: Clue #1
Hunter the History Hound loves to takes walks and explore the city, particularly when the weather is pretty. Hunter’s last walk took him to a local landmark. He stood at the base of a...
Finding a Winston-Salem Landmark, Clue #3
This monument was dedicated to Calvin Henderson Wiley, North Carolina Superintendent of Common Schools. School children raised the money for the monument, which was originally installed on the corner of West Fourth and Broad...
Finding a Winston-Salem Landmark, Clue #2
This monument (look over the car at left) was originally installed in 1904 on the corner of West Fourth and Broad Street. The building at the right is West End Primary School, which faced...
Finding a Winston-Salem Landmark, Clue #1
Hunter found this monument while taking a stroll in the West Highlands section of Winston-Salem. The name on the monument is “Wiley,” and it is located at a popular spot where many people walk...
Celebrating the Anniversary of a Landmark: Clue #3
Hunter the History Hound is standing in front of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Chapel on N. Cherry Street. This was the location of the Carnegie Library that opened on February 14, 1906. This...
Celebrating the Anniversary of a Landmark: Clue #2
This is how the building looked in the early 1900s, when it was new. It is located on North Cherry Street, at Third Street. While the building looks very similar, it is used for...
Celebrating the Anniversary of a Landmark: Clue #1.
Hunter the History Hound found this building while walking around in downtown Winston-Salem. The building is particularly significant this month because it was opened to the public 107 years ago on February 14th. People...
Celebrating the New Year. Clue #3.
Clue #3: Many people pass through the doors of this building. Some people pay taxes, some people vote, some attend commissioners meetings. Where is Hunter? He’s at the Forsyth County Government Center at East...