Wayback Wednesday: Oh, My Aching Back; The Twist.
Did you dance “The Twist” in the 1960s, along with so many teenagers and young adults? Did anyone tell you that you would hurt yourself doing the dance? Well, we can’t say that we...
Winston-Salem Time Traveler
Wayback Wednesday: Can You Identify This Man?
Does anyone recognize this man? The photo was made by Winston-Salem Journal photographer, Jim Keith, about 1960. Here’s another photo of our mystery man, in a church with stained glass windows. He may be...
Wayback Wednesday: Dixie Classic Fair Memories – 1960.
In a normal October, one not plagued with Covid-19, masks, social distancing, and closures on our favorite activities, many of us would be purchasing our tickets to attend the Dixie Classic Fair. Of course,...
September Feast: Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
Shrimp and cheesy grits is a delicious dish that combines seafood, grits, bacon, mushrooms, and spices, with the added taste of cheddar cheese. It is hearty enough to serve as a main entree, and...
Wayback Wednesday: What’s Significant About Blum Street?
Blum Street is short…one block in length. It stretches from S. Main Street to S. Church Street. On S. Main Street, it is across from the restored historic tavern and the Tavern restaurant in...
Wayback Wednesday: A Fountain on Salem Square?
Main Hall and South Building at Salem College are shown in the above photo, dated 1895. These building are a familiar sight, but the fountain at the center of Salem Square is unusual. Here’s...
Wayback Wednesday: Biff-Burger, 1963.
Biff-Burger was brand new when this photo was taken in November 1963. The fast food restaurant and drive-in was located at 845 Corporation Parkway. It featured walk-up ordering and outside eating. According to the...
Wayback Wednesday: Regency Arms Apartments, 1969.
The Regency Arms Apartments, located at 3401 Old Vineyard Road, are shown in the photo above in August 1969. These units appear to be completed, with cars parked in front of the units. This...
Wayback Wednesday: British Woods Housing Development
British Woods is a housing development off Burke Mill Road. The names of the streets relate to the “British Woods” theme. Some of the streets are London Lane, Ludlow Lane, Edinburg Drive, New Castle...
Wayback Wednesday: 400 Block of N. Liberty Street, 1971.
Let’s travel to May 1971, and take a look at North Liberty Street. The photo above shows the businesses that line N. Liberty Street, looking north. On the right side of the street, you...