This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
The Great Coffee Pot of Winston Salem’s Corner
A nostalgic portrait of Winston Salem’s giant tin coffee pot at Main and Bellows. The piece recalls its 1858 origin as Julius Mickeys tin shop sign, legendary tales and pranks, near disasters, and its survival as a historic landmark after relocation and restoration amid civic debate.
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William A. Blair
Winston-Salem
Mariana Bellows Streets
Salem
Julius Mickey
Winston and Salem
Cornwallis
Wachovia
Jule Petree
Tink Williams
Ham
Salem Square
Odd Fellows
Main Street
Bellows
Mickey
Salem Town
Henry Fries
Historical Society
Randthaler
Sentinel
Vogler Frm
Troues