Then & Now: West First Street
Several things have changed in downtown Winston-Salem since these photos were made in 1965. The photos were taken looking east on West First Street. The large buildings in the distance at...
Tagged: City Hall
November 19,1928: New Life for an Old Clock
An old clock was installed in the new belfry of Calvary Moravian Church, and it was dedicated on this day in 1928. The old clock was no stranger to the thousands of downtowners...
March 23: Happy Birthday! Eva Almira Wall
Eva Almira Wall was born in Forsyth County in 1890. She graduated from the Forsyth County schools and Salem College. She worked for the City of Winston-Salem as an auditor, a trouble-shooter for City...
February 4, 1960: All-America City
On this date in 1960, Mayor Marshall Kurfees raised the All-America City flag in front of City Hall to commemorate the event at which Winston-Salem was recognized as an All-America City for 1959. The...