August 20,1960: Firestone Store Demolished
On this day in 1960, demolition began on the old Firestone store at Fifth and Cherry Streets. It was located across from the Robert E. Lee Hotel. The photo above shows the Firestone store...
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August 14,1960: Ed Owens Makes Purchase
On this day in 1960, the Winston-Salem Journal announced that Edward P. Owens of Elizabeth City has purchased Motor Sales Company Inc., the local dealer for Imperial, Chrysler, Plymouth and Valiant automobiles. The business...
June 6,1960: Pine Hall Brick and Pipe Company Relocates
On this day in 1960, Pine Hall Brick and Pipe Company opened in its new building at 27th Street and Shorefair Drive. The company moved from its location at 1045 Northwest Boulevard on June...
June 5, 1960: Interstate 40 Makes Connections
On this day in 1960, the Winston-Salem Journal announced that construction crews are preparing to join the new pavement of the eastern section of the Interstate Expressway, with the old pavement of the central...
May 24,1960: Lasater House Changes Hands
Robert Edward Lasater built a 24-room mansion near Clemmons in 1928. The house and the 117 surrounding acres were bought on this day in 1960 by the North Carolina Home for the Jewish Aged....
May 4,1960: Leroy’s Restaurant to Become Staley’s
Lawrence Staley announced on this day in 1960 that he has purchased Leroy’s Restaurant at Northside Shopping Center. It has operated since last May as Leroy’s Restaurant, but will open tomorrow as Staley’s Northside...
April 22,1960: Miksch Tobacco Shop Dedicated
Miksch Tobacco Shop at Old Salem was dedicated on this day in 1960. The house was built by Matthew and Henrietta Miksch on South Main Street in 1771. It was the first house built...
April 12,1960: All-America City Signs
Winston-Salem Jaycees placed the first luminous red, white and clue sign proclaiming Winston-Salem as an All-American City of 1959 on US 421 west at Reynolda and West Polo Roads on this day in 1960....
April 10, 1960: Winston Nut and Candy Shop Opens
The Winston Nut and Candy Shop opened on this day in 1960. The shop was located at 120 West Fourth Street. The business was owned by Milton Burton who came to Winston-Salem from...
February 22, 1969: Minnie Pearl’s Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens
The Winston-Salem Journal announced on this date that the third Minnie Pearl’s Fried Chicken take-out restaurant opened in Winston-Salem. It was located on the corner of Eden Terrace and Cloverdale Avenue. The restaurants bore...