Capt. James Arthur “Jim” Lovell, American astronaut and space pioneer, celebrated his 89th birthday on March 25th of 2017. Jim’s life is an extraordinary story of adventure, which began with a little boy who...
On this day in 1970, Forsyth Technical Institute began moving into its new classroom and student center. The three-story building contained a learning center, library, lounge, small cafeteria, and classrooms. The building will house...
On this day in 1970, papers were signed for the incorporation of Historic Bethabara Park. The park was a joint venture of the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The photo above shows the...
On this day in 1970, the 400 block of North Trade Street was closed to vehicular traffic. The street will become a pedestrian mall with a brick-patterned pavement. Construction is scheduled to begin immediately....
On this day in 1970, the last passenger train from Winston-Salem to Asheville marked the closing of the Union Train Station. Earlier in the month, the State Utilities Commission issued an order that eliminated...
On this day in 1970, a heavy rain caused the roof to collapse on the Fries Auditorium at Winston-Salem State University. The auditorium was built in 1939 and had a seating capacity of 1,000....
On this date: January 6, 1970. Highland Builders Supply moved its office and showroom to make way for a new McDonald’s Restaurant at 401 Knollwood Street. Highland moved about 520 feet to a new...
On this date: January 5, 1970. Tavern on the Green reopened under the name of Sam’s Tavern on the Green. The restaurant was previously located on N. Cherry-Marshall Street, adjacent to the Playmore Golf...
