December 17,1947: West End School Demolished
City leaders tried for years to fund a public school. Their efforts finally produced the West End Graded School, which was dedicated in 1884. The school was called the “Crowning Glory of Winston.” The...
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October 31,1947: Adam Spach Rock House is Sold
On this day in 1947, the Wachovia Historical Society acquired the Adam Spach home in Arcadia Township. The society acquired the Adam Spach “Rock House,” as it was called, for restoration in a joint...
October 4,1947: Winston-Salem Drive-In Opens
The Winston-Salem Drive-In opened on this Saturday evening in 1947. The first drive-in theatre in Winston-Salem was located on Cherry Street Extension and Indiana Avenue. The opening feature was “River Boat Rhythm,” starring Leon...
May 13,1947: Joe King’s New Studio
Joe King, local artist, announced that he has moved his studio to the former blacksmith shop in Reynolda Village. King renovated the shop for his studio, which will be open for visitors on May...
March 12,1947: Parking Meters Installed
On this date in 1947, parking meters were first installed in Winston-Salem. The city installed the 644 parking meters to help free-up parking spaces for short-term parking, hoping to encourage the all-day parkers to...