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Winchester, a remote hilltop region of dense forests, rocky ledges, and fast-moving streams, was a wilderness when first organized in 1771. Cattle enjoyed the region’s abundant grasses, and as a result, a large dairy industry emerged, evident from the tons of cheese shipped to distant markets by the 1850s. Winsted, a borough in the valley…
A young man charged with murder is marched through the streets of Winston and Salem and hanged on the outskirts of town…?A tragic event carries several citizens into a raging river and to their deaths…?An eccentric with a fascination for chemicals blows himself up at the Salem Hotel… Through the use of primary documents, these…
The neighboring towns of Winston and Salem combined their creative, cultural, and industrial forces in 1913, and the city of Winston-Salem was born. Building upon its rich Moravian heritage, the Piedmont North Carolina city was the founding home for corporations in the tobacco, textile, aviation, banking, and medical industries. Local photographer Franklin B. Jones Jr.,…
The Moravian town of Salem joined with its industrial neighbor, Winston, to officially become the city of Winston-Salem in 1913. Located in the Piedmont section of North Carolina, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Winston-Salem has a rich cultural heritage. Tourists and residents alike visit Old Salem to experience the restored Moravian village…
One of the hardest-fought victories during the Civil War, the emancipation of slaves proved only to be an initial step for American blacks to enjoy this country’s prized freedom. Enduring Reconstruction-era governments, Jim Crow laws, and unimaginable intimidation from bigoted groups, Southern blacks persevered through many incredible obstacles and established successful communities, schools, and businesses…
Winston-Salem was created in 1913 when the City of Winston and the Town of Salem merged. Salem was established in 1766 by the Moravian Church as a devout religious community. The county seat of Winston was formed out of Salem in 1849. African Americans had no voice in the consolidation; however, these descendants of slaves…
In the shadow of Winston-Salem’s tall buildings and within hearing distance of highways and railroad yards, Salem Cemetery exudes calmness and serenity throughout its rolling landscape. The hills and ravines that comprise its terrain made it an unlikely location for a cemetery. Since it was chartered in 1857, Salem Cemetery reflects the personal taste and…
From its beginnings as a regional spa resort and an exclusive community of wealthy tobacco and textile families, Winston-Salem’s West End has become an island of calm in the midst of a bustling Southern city of 200,000 residents. Built around one of the first electric streetcar lines in the country, the West End boasted “Millionaires’…
Winter Park was founded in the 1880s as a balmy paradise for rich Northerners seeking to escape the tribulations of harsh winters or improve their health. The wealth involved in its foundation is still evident in the city’s beautiful buildings, a planned African American neighborhood, and a preeminent liberal arts college. The community revolves around…
With its warm sunshine and warm people, Winter Park is truly a city for all seasons. Yet this Florida gem isn’t just defined by its wonderful weather, it is also defined by its rich history. Joinhusband and wife team Gayle and Steve Rajtar as they remember the people, places and organizations that shaped Winter Park…
Winter Park, a vibrant city in Central Florida reminiscent of a New England village, witnessed the following exciting changes in the 1960s: the building of a new city hall, the establishment of the Sidewalk Arts Festival, and construction of shopping centers and apartment buildings. Beloved businesses, such as the Yum Yum Shoppe and Caf del…
“The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise,” wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Park’s oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the…
Nestled along the banks of Putah Creek, just below a gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Winters is known for its old railroad bridge, opera house, Buckhorn Restaurant, and historic downtown, as well as its access to Lake Berryessa. Once part of a Mexican land grant called Rancho Rio de Los Putos, the town of…
The Winthrop lakes region is a richly historical area of great natural beauty. Winthrop chronicles the town’s life since the mid-1800s with views of many resort hotels and camps on the Maranacook, Annabessacook, and Cobossecontee Lakes, still fondly remembered by summer rusticators. Also included are vintage photographs of the town’s rapidly evolving Main Street and…
For many, the college years represent a special time in a person’s growth, supplying friends and fond memories for a lifetime. In the Carolina Upstate, thousands of men and women have shared a common experience through Winthrop University’s traditions, classrooms, and campus. Although a picture may be worth a thousand words, it is a voice…
Wirt County was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on January 19, 1848, and was named in honor of William Wirt, a famed prosecutor representing the United States in the trial of Vice Pres. Aaron Burr, who was accused of treason. In 1859, the county’s population escalated from just a few dozen…
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