August 11: Happy Birthday! Gov. Robert Brodnax Glenn
Governor Robert Brodnax Glenn was born on this day in 1854, in Rockingham County, to Chalmers and Annie Dodge Glenn. His father was a tobacco planter and a lawyer, and participated as a captain...
Winston-Salem Time Traveler
August 11,1918: Plaza Hotel to be Reynolds Inn
On this day in 1918, the Winston-Salem Journal announced that R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company has purchased the Plaza Hotel. Located on the corner of Chestnut and Third Streets, the hotel will be refurnished...
August 10: Happy Birthday! Jens Frederick Larson
Jens Frederick Larson was born on this day in 1891, in Boston, to Leonard L. and Andresigne Anderson Larson. He was a student at the Boston Architectural Club, then attended Harvard Graduate School. He...
August 10,1945: Dorothy Johnson Crowned Miss Winston-Salem
On this day in 1945, Dorothy Louise Johnson was crowned Miss Winston-Salem. And, just eight days later, Dorothy was crowned Miss North Carolina. In September, she competed in the Miss America pageant. Photo courtesy...
August 9: Happy Birthday! Louise Henley Vogler
Louise Henley Vogler was born on this day in 1900, in Winston-Salem, to William and Mary Kenna Joyce Henley. Louise attended the local schools, including Winston-Salem High School, and graduated from the Normal School...
August 9, 1949: Arts Council Formed
On this day in 1949, an ad hoc group convened, a constitution was adopted, the first slate of officers was elected, and the nation’s first arts council was formed. Paul Kolb was elected president...
August 8: Happy Birthday! Erastus Radford Messick
Erastus Radford Messick was born on this day in 1864, in Pamlico County, to Shadrick R. and Sarah Rebecca Harris Messick. He was educated in the Pamlico County schools, and worked on his father’s farm...
August 8,1941: Groundbreaking for Strong Dorm
On this day in 1941, ground was broken for the new dormitory at Salem College. Money for the dormitory was given to the school by Mrs. Hattie Strong. It will house 40 students, and...
August 7: Happy Birthday! John Clarke Whitaker
John Clarke Whitaker was born on this day in 1891, in Winston-Salem, to William and Anna Bitting Whitaker. He attended the University of North Carolina and Guilford College. In 1913, he joined R. J....
August 7,1970: Forsyth Tech Moves In
On this day in 1970, Forsyth Technical Institute began moving into its new classroom and student center. The three-story building contained a learning center, library, lounge, small cafeteria, and classrooms. The building will house...