On this day in 2008, the historical marker commemorating Maynard Field was unveiled on the Kernersville Road. Winston-Salem’s first airfield was named for Belvin Maynard, when it opened in 1919. Belvin W. Maynard was...
Memorial Hall was built to house rehearsal halls for music students, and to provide a venue for Salem Academy and College students to perform. It was located on S. Church Street, near Academy Street....
On this day in 1954, St. Leo’s Catholic Grammar School was dedicated. The school is located at 333 Springdale Avenue, next to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. The school opened in 1953, and...
On this day in 2011, the Winston-Salem Journal announced that the Salem Lake Dam is being replaced and construction will take about 12 months. During the replacement process, the lake will be lowered 12...
On this day in 1931, the Belk Stevens Department Store opened on the corner of North Trade and Fifth Streets. The business operated in Winston-Salem for 15 years before moving to this location. Frank...
Joe King, local artist, announced that he has moved his studio to the former blacksmith shop in Reynolda Village. King renovated the shop for his studio, which will be open for visitors on May...
On this day in 1949, Winston-Salem residents and visitors were treated to a parade celebrating the 100th anniversary of the formation of Forsyth County. At the end of the parade route, a review stand...
On this day in 1957, the Fire House Museum was dedicated in Old Salem as the fourth exhibit building. At the dedication of the Fire House Museum, interpreters demonstrated the early “fire engine” and...
On this day in 1917, the newspaper mentioned several building projects taking place in the city: The Auditorium, damaged in a fire, is being rebuilt on North Liberty Street. A large addition is being...
On this day in 1904, the Chestnut Street Train Station opened. Also called the Southern Passenger Station, it was located on a pie-slice piece of land on Chestnut Street, between Third and Fourth Streets....
