December 14,1950: Robin Hood Drive-In Opens
A new drive-in opened on this day in 1950, on the corner of Robinhood and Peace Haven Roads. At the time of its opening, there were nine other drive-in theatres in the...
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September 5,1950:Wedding at Southside Park
On this day in 1950, Winston-Salem Cardinals ace relief baseball pitcher, Bobby Gene Tiefenauer, married Rosemarie Henson. The marriage took place at the ball field, Southside Park, at home plate before the baseball game....
August 30,1950: Victorious Winston-Salem Cardinals
On this day in 1950, the Winston-Salem Cardinals baseball team won the Carolina League Pennant. This win was the first pennant win for the team in 22 years. The players in the photo are:...
June 27,1940: Forsyth Kennel Club Organized
On this day in 1940, man’s best friend was recognized when the Forsyth Kennel Club was organized. The organization meeting was held at the Robert E. Lee Hotel, and officers of the club were...
March 30,1950: Old Salem Inc. Begins
On this date in 1950, the Board of Trustees of Old Salem, Inc. held its first meeting. They established a nonprofit organization to acquire and preserve or restore “the historical monuments, buildings, sites, locations,...