George Hamilton IV Bridge Dedication
A bridge on Interstate 40 that passes over Salem Avenue and Research Parkway, was dedicated on July 19th, 2016. It was named the George Hamilton IV Bridge, honoring the man behind the name who would...
Category: Blast from the Past: Stories from our History
West Forsyth High School: Then & Now
West Forsyth High School opened in 1964, one of four new high schools to open in Forsyth County. The other high schools were North Forsyth, East Forsyth, and Parkland. All four high...
What’s in a Name? Our Streets. Part 2.
Here are more streets with explanations as to how they were named: Miller Street …Named for Alexander Clinton “Clint” Miller, a local financier who gave money to finance the local airport (called Miller Field...
What’s in a Name? Our Streets. Part 1.
We drive over them, around them, put their names on our address labels, cite them in giving directions, and hear that they are closed or under construction or backed up. With the correct app...
Street Names Changed in 1916
The Winston-Salem Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance in 1916 that changed the names of several streets in Winston-Salem. The head of Public Works also recommended that street name signs be erected all along...
Belo House Times Two
Frederick Edward Belo (1811-1883) was born in Salem. He attended the Salem Boys’ School and was trained as a cabinetmaker. He constructed a general store on South Main Street, built with red brick and decorated...
Do You Know? 20 questions based on Winston-Salem’s Historic Salem Cemetery book
Here’s a quiz for Winston-Salem history buffs, based on my new book, Winston-Salem’s Historic Salem Cemetery. See how well you know the people who lived and worked in Winston-Salem. I’ll post the answers on...
Advertising for Women in the Early 1900s
Early 1900s newspaper advertisements often focused on modern appliances that were developed to make household chores easier on women. Here are a few of the advertisements that I’ve come across in the local newspapers...
Elks Auditorium Fire…100 Years Ago
The Elks Auditorium, located on the corner of West Fifth and North Liberty Streets, opened in 1903. The opening event featured a minstrel and comedy show featuring local talent. The Auditorium attracted a variety of entertainers...
National Library Week – April 10-16, 2016
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of...