December 12, 1954: Tanglewood’s Book of Remembrance
The Garden Council members announced on this day in 1954 that they have given “The Book of Remembrance” to the Tanglewood Arboretum fund. It was given in honor of the late Miss Edna Maslin....
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November 14,1954: East Winston Library is Dedicated
The new East Winston Library was dedicated on this day in 1954. The library was located on East Seventh Street, and it was built to serve African Americans. The library opened to the public...
November 5,1954: Jackie Robinson Comes to Town
Some of the town’s dignitaries turned out for a special guest on this day in 1954. Baseball player, Jackie Robinson, and his wife, came to Winston-Salem. The occasion for his visit was to attend...
October 14,1954: Penney’s New Building
This was a red-letter day for J. C. Penney Company in 1954. Penney’s opened their new department store on the corner of West Fourth and Marshall Streets. The $1-million building was built on the...
September 18,1954: Wachovia Museum Reopens
The Wachovia Museum was dedicated on this day in 1954. The museum was housed in the former Salem Boys School on the corner of Main and Academy Streets. Many dignitaries and former students of...
September 8, 1954: Train Engine Moves to Tanglewood Park
On this day in 1954, Tanglewood Park added a new feature to the park grounds. Train engine 542 was moved to Tanglewood Park, where it was placed on rails and situated so that children...
August 13,1954: Fred N. Day Clock Moved
On this day in 1954, the Fred N. Day clock was removed from its home on North Trade Street. The clock was sold for $140.00 and moved to Salisbury. The clock stood on the...
July 9,1954: Farmers Dairy Bar Opens
On this day in 1954, the Farmers Dairy Bar opened on Stratford Road. The new building was a two-story, Colonial-style structure, with lots of windows on all sides. The floors were...
May 16,1954: St. Leo’s School is Dedicated
On this day in 1954, St. Leo’s Catholic Grammar School was dedicated. The school is located at 333 Springdale Avenue, next to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. The school opened in 1953, and...
April 30,1954: Woolworth Builds a Second Store
On this day in 1954, Woolworth announced plans to purchase and renovate the half block around Forsyth Theatre, on West Fourth Street, to build its second store in the city. The first store was...