July 29,1897: Opera House Conversion Underway
On this day in 1897, the Union Republican announced that the old Opera House will be converted into a home for the YMCA. The above photo shows the building on the corner of West...
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July 28: Happy Birthday! Bessie Whittington Pfohl
Bessie Whittington was born on this day in 1881, in East Bend, to James Madison and Betty Benbow Whittington. From a young age, music was an important part of her life. She studied and...
July 28,1962: Sessions Specialty Company to Relocate
On this day in 1962, the Sessions Specialty Company announced in the Winston-Salem Journal that the business will soon move. Sessions has purchased the building at Sixth and Marshall Streets. The building has remained...
July 27: Happy Birthday! Josie White Simons
Josie White Simons was born on this day in 1905, in South Carolina, to Rev. Joseph C. and Nannie Hill White. Josie received her A. B. degree from Benedict College and her master’s degree...
July 27,1948: Jeepster on Display at Bolling’s
On this day in 1948, the Jeepster is on display at Bolling’s Inc., Willys Sales and Service, at 130 North Marshall Street. The vehicle is known as a sports phaeton, with no windows, curved...
July 26: Happy Birthday! Dr. John Claude Casstevens Sr.
Dr. John Claude Casstevens Sr. was born on this day in 1900, in Iredell County, to James W. and Mary Williams Casstevens. John was educated in Iredell County, at the Harmony Farm Life School....
July 26,1934: Additions to Old Town and Griffith Schools
On this day in 1934, an announcement in the Union Republican stated that additions to Old Town School and Griffith School are nearing completion. The additions will give Old Town School 23 rooms,...
July 25: Happy Birthday! George Hanes Rights
George Hanes Rights was born on this day in 1858, in Salem, to Constantine L. and Lizzie Hanes Rights. He attended the Salem Boys School, where his father was a teacher. He left school...
July 25,2007: Mayflower Seafood Restaurant to Rebuild
On this day in 2007, an announcement was made in the Winston-Salem Journal that land is being cleared at the site of the Mayflower Seafood Restaurant at 850 Peter’s Creek Parkway. The plan is...
July 24: Happy Birthday! Bishop Edward Rondthaler
Edward Rondthaler was born on this day in 1842, in Pennsylvania, to Edward and Sarah Rice Rondthaler. His father and grandfather were Moravian ministers, and his father later became president of the Theological Seminary...