On this day in 1964, Thalhimers Department Store opened at Thruway Shopping Center. The 20,000-square foot store was the 15th unit in the Thalhimers chain and the largest of the branches. One feature of...
After years of design and construction, Wake Forest College was officially a resident of Winston-Salem. On this day in 1956, Wake Forest College was dedicated in its new location. Ceremonies took place in Wake...
The Winston police force added canine power to their ranks in 1900. The announcement was made in the Union Republican on this day in 1900, that two well-trained bloodhounds were purchased by five members...
On this day in 1949, the portraits of former Winston-Salem mayors were hung on a wall in the mayor’s office in City Hall. The framed portraits were removed from storage, and the current mayor,...
The new fairgrounds opened on this day in 1951, at 27th and Cherry Streets. New structures were built for the fair, including a new grandstand and a cattle show barn. The city and county...
An announcement in the Winston-Salem Journal on this day in 1905, alerted citizens to plans for a new Masonic Temple. An article, accompanied by a drawing of the building, described the new structure that...
Tag Day was observed on this day in 1908, for a worthy cause. Cardboard tags were sold for 10-cents, and were designed to be worn on one’s lapel or dress. Sales from the tags...
Ideal weather was forecast for this day in 1908. In fact, the weather was predicted to be great all week. And beautiful weather is so important when the activities take place mainly outside. Holding...
Movies began showing in Winston-Salem theatres on this Sunday in 1941. The reason for beginning to show movies on Sunday was to provide a means of entertainment for the servicemen stationed in town. Movie...
The Winston-Salem Drive-In opened on this Saturday evening in 1947. The first drive-in theatre in Winston-Salem was located on Cherry Street Extension and Indiana Avenue. The opening feature was “River Boat Rhythm,” starring Leon...
