August 20: Happy Birthday! George Thomas Brown
George Thomas Brown was born on this day in 1869, in Mocksville, to Rufus D. and Sarah Gibbs Brown. He moved to Winston-Salem as a child and attended the local schools. He also studied...
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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...
August 19: Happy Birthday! Dr. Charles G. Vardell Jr.
Dr. Charles Gildersleeve Vardell Jr. was born on this day in 1893, in Salisbury, to Dr. Charles G. and Linda Rumple Vardell Sr. His early musical education came from his mother, and he continued...
August 19,1923: Oak Crest Lots For Sale
On this day in 1923, the Winston-Salem Journal featured an ad for lots in the Oak Crest section of town. The headline for the ad was “In the shadow of the city, where one can...
August 18: Happy Birthday! Thomas Edward Johnson Sr.
Thomas Edward Johnson Sr. was born on this day in 1883, in Forsyth County, to John and Mary Crouse Johnson. He attended the local schools, and was married to Elizabeth Burke in 1910. Johnson...
August 18,1766: Salem’s First Lovefeast
On this day in 1766, the Moravian sisters visited Salem for the first time. A lovefeast was held in the partially completed first house. This was the first lovefeast held in Salem. The photo...
August 17: Happy Birthday! Frances Burkhead Griffin
Frances Burkhead Griffin was born on this day in 1916, in Asheboro, to Carl Burdette and Fannie Burkhead Griffin. Frances attended school in Asheboro and in Thomasville, where she moved in 1929 with her...
August 17,1926: Buena Vista to Vote on Incorporation
On this day in 1926, an article in the Winston-Salem Journal reported that 65% to 70% of the voters in the Buena Vista section are in favor of having their property incorporated by the city....
August 16: Happy Birthday! John Clifton Kiger
John Clifton Kiger was born on this day in 1931, in Surry County, to Will Ray and Lula Ashburn Kiger. He came to Winston-Salem when he was about 21 years old, and was an...
August 16,1906: Brown-Rogers to Expand
On this day in 1906, the Union Republican announced that the Brown-Rogers Company is planning to enlarge their hardware store by an addition, three stories high. The store will occupy space on Main Street. The...