Forsyth County’s Central Library – Then & Now
The Forsyth County Central Library is new – inside and out. The following photos show how the library looked then (mostly when it opened in 1953), and how it looks now (when it is...
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Winston-Salem Places – Then & Now. Part 2.
Here are a few more images that show how street views have changed in 50 years in Winston-Salem. The three pairs of images show the area at the intersection of South Marshall Street, Brookstown...
All Around the Town: Then & Now. Part 1.
This is the first of two Then & Now posts that will appear in September. The black & white photos show places in Winston-Salem at an earlier time, paired with a recent (color) photo...
West Forsyth High School: Then & Now
West Forsyth High School opened in 1964, one of four new high schools to open in Forsyth County. The other high schools were North Forsyth, East Forsyth, and Parkland. All four high...
Belo House Times Two
Frederick Edward Belo (1811-1883) was born in Salem. He attended the Salem Boys’ School and was trained as a cabinetmaker. He constructed a general store on South Main Street, built with red brick and decorated...
Then & Now: Dalton-Hege Inc.
The Dalton-Hege Company needed an official address. For years, the radio and electronics supply business was described as being located “in the alley off Brookstown,” or the rear of 914 West Fourth Street.” The...
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...
April 15, 2015: The Changing Look of Stratford Road
Stratford Road continually changes its look as businesses come and go. The latest construction project involves the former Hanes Knitting Company location at 700 S. Stratford Road. The Hanes Knitting Company building was demolished,...
Then and Now: Restaurants on N.Chestnut Street
There was a time when people who worked around North Chestnut Street could choose a different lunch cafe for every day of the workweek. And if they worked at one of the R. J....
Then and Now: Ardmore Moravian Church
Before construction Laying the foundation Digging the basement Starting the walls Forming walls Inspecting the work Beginning...