May 10,1917: Building News in the Headlines
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...
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May 9: Happy Birthday! Margaret Stockton Coyner
Margaret Stockton Coyner was born on this day in 1900, in Winston-Salem. She was the daughter of Madison and Martha Stockton. Margaret graduated from Winston-Salem High School in 1918, and attended Converse College and...
May 9,1904: Chestnut Street Train Station Opens
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....
May 8: Happy Birthday! Elizabeth Rominger Cuningham
Elizabeth Rominger was born on this day in 1907, in Winston-Salem, to Charles and Sallie Rominger. She graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School, and attended Salem College. The above photo was taken when...
May 8,1935: Brown Memorial Baptist Church and First Baptist Church to Merge
On this day in 1935, an announcement was made that Brown Memorial Baptist Church (pictured left) and First Baptist Church (pictured right) planned to merge. A vote was taken...
May 7: Happy Birthday! Paxton Davis
James Paxton Davis Jr. was born on this day in 1925, in Winston-Salem. Paxton, as he was called, graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and Johns Hopkins University. He joined the staff...
May 7,1952 : Smith Reynolds Airport Terminal Gets New Look
On this day in 1952, an announcement was made in the Twin City Sentinel that the Smith Reynolds Airport terminal building was getting a face lift. The brick building was...
May 6: Happy Birthday! Chris Paul
Christopher Emmanuel “Chris” Paul was born on this day in 1985, in Winston-Salem. He graduated from West Forsyth High School in 2003, and attended Wake Forest University for two years. Chris Paul played varsity...
May 6,1973: NCNB Building Imploded
On this day in 1973, the NCNB Building at the corner of West Third and Liberty Street was imploded. The photo was taken looking east, with Third Street at left. The Wachovia Building...
May 5: Happy Birthday! Eliza Kremer
Eliza Wilhelmina Vierling Kremer was born on this day in 1811, in Salem. She was the daughter of Dr. Samuel and Martha Miksch Vierling. She married Charles Kremer, who was a saddler. They...