On November 19, 1927, President Calvin Coolidge stepped out of the White House, descended the steps, and greeted members of the Winston-Salem Automobile Club who had traveled three days to meet him. He briefly...
Thomas Garland Anderson was born on this date in 1900, in Davie County, to Thomas M. and Annie Anderson. Thomas came to Winston-Salem about 1921 and worked for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He...
An announcement was made on this day in 1927 that a two-story office building will be built on the northwest corner of Spruce and Fourth Streets. The plans were completed by Northup and O’Brien...
Winkler Bakery is a must-stop during a visit to Old Salem. The Single Brothers operated the first bakery in the workshop behind their house. In 1800, the shop on Main Street was built for...
Frank Urband operated a clothing store at 411 N. Main Street. On this day in 1927, the wall of his building collapsed, causing much excitement in downtown Winston-Salem. The photo shows the crowd that...
On this date in 1927, members of the Clyde Bolling Post of the American Legion, in regular monthly session at the Zinzendorf Hotel, created a fund of $100, to be used for the relief...
