May 26,1940: Opening of Robin Hood Park
On this day in 1940, Loyd Real Estate Company held the opening of Robin Hood Park. Four completely finished homes and six homes nearing completion were shown. At the time of the opening, Robin...
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March 18,1940: Old Salem’s Fourth House Opens
Restoration of the “Fourth House,” the fourth house erected after the Moravians settled in Salem, has been completed by the Colonial Dames of North Carolina. And, public inspection of the house was set for...
March 13, 1940: Mother and Daughter Store Opens
On this date in 1940, Winston-Salem shoppers were treated to a sneak preview of the new Mother and Daughter store at 310-312 North Liberty Street. The public was invited to tour the...
March 11, 1940: William Lamberti opens beauty salon
William Lamberti bought the Gilda Beauty Salon, and changed the name to Lamberti Beauty Salon. The Gilda Beauty Salon was located on the eighth floor of the Nissen Building. On this date in 1940,...
January 7, 1940: New Motorcycles for the Police Department
On this date: January 7, 1940. The Winston-Salem Journal featured the announcement that five new motorcycles were purchased for its motorcycle police officers. The new motorcycles are two-cylinder Harley Davidson models, which replace the...
January 2, 1940: Fire on West Fourth Street
On this date, January 2, 1940: The Variety Fruit Store at 314 West Fourth Street had a visit from the fire department when the two-burner oil stove in the store caught fire and exploded....