October 17,1958: Groundbreaking for Whitaker Park
John C. Whitaker was chairman of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Board of Directors from 1952 to 1959. On this day in 1958, he broke ground for the new cigarette plant that would...
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August 8,1941: Groundbreaking for Strong Dorm
On this day in 1941, ground was broken for the new dormitory at Salem College. Money for the dormitory was given to the school by Mrs. Hattie Strong. It will house 40 students, and...