June 27,1940: Forsyth Kennel Club Organized
On this day in 1940, man’s best friend was recognized when the Forsyth Kennel Club was organized. The organization meeting was held at the Robert E. Lee Hotel, and officers of the club were...
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June 26,1943: Miniature Golf at Reynolds Park
On this day in 1943, the new miniature golf course opened at Reynolds Park. The course was located next to the kiddies playground, right beside the swimming pool. The above photograph, dated 1955, shows...
June 25,1958: Opening Night for Tanglewood Theatre
A new theatre opened on this evening in 1958. The new Tanglewood Theatre presented “The Tender Trap,” the first play for the first season of professional summer stock. The location for the theatre was...
June 24,1924: “The Covered Wagon” Showing Soon
On this day in 1924, an announcement appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal that a movie with local interest was coming to Winston-Salem. The movie, “The Covered Wagon,” would be shown the following week at...
June 23,1911: Winston Printing Company Incorporated
Winston Printing Company was incorporated on this day in 1911, and the charter was recorded in Raleigh the following day. The company was located in the Starbuck Building at 240 North Liberty Street. The...
June 22,1929: Lawrence Hospital’s New Equipment
On this day in 1929, an announcement was made in the Winston-Salem Journal that Lawrence Hospital on Oak Street has been redecorated by E. O. Charles. And, modern equipment has been added. The postcard...
June 21,1905: Forsyth Hardware Company Opens
On this day in 1905, a new business venture called Forsyth Hardware Company opened on North Trade Street. Forsyth Hardware Company is a successor to the Hooper-Brooks Company. Members of the new firm are...
June 20,1936: Petitions for Bus Service
On this day in 1936, petitions were put into circulation to ask the Board of Aldermen to request Duke Power Company to make the change to bus service from streetcars. Buses and streetcars were...
June 19,1967: Shopping Center Coming to Cloverdale Hill
An announcement appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal on this day in 1967, that plans have been completed for a shopping center to be built on Cloverdale Hill. The new Cloverdale Plaza Shopping Center will...
June 18,1964: Salem Tavern’s New Designation
On this day in 1964, the Salem Tavern building was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U. S. Department of the Interior. Salem Tavern was one of 452 sites that “possess exceptional value...