Jim the cat and his lovely long lost home…

The tale of a cat named Jim, published in the Western Sentinel, Tuesday, April 13, 1915: And below, the story of Jim’s lovely home, long since demolished for yet another parking lot. The Phillips Apartments project was announced in the Twin City Daily Sentinel on Friday, November 19, 1909. It was meant to be the…

Historic Union Station Tours

Did you miss the Grand Opening of Union Station?  You can now tour the restored station this fall. Tours are free and start promptly at the time listed, so don't be late. Free parking is available too. Enjoy! For more information click here: http://www.cityofws.org/unionstation

Happy Hauntings

Finally, October is here. The perfect time for a stroll through a cemetery. Most people think scary ghost stories when they think of cemeteries and if you are into that sort of thing check out some of the haunted tours being offered in the area. For those who don't care for scary - look at…

October Genealogy Help Calendar

Where did September go? Well, fall is here and we are ready to help you with your genealogy needs. Come visit us while the weather cools off and get some help finding your ancestors! The upcoming holiday season is a great time to share genealogy finds and to ask relatives more about your family. Drop-in…

The houses that moved and a twin across the river…

As always, click the pictures for larger size where available... The House Henry Dalton Poindexter was born November 22, 1849 to Robert C. and Martha Ward Poindexter at Flynt Hill, near East Bend, in Yadkin County, NC. As a young man he traveled extensively, visiting the Pacific coast states. He came to Winston in the…

Learning Curve

Everyday we learn something new...this especially holds true when working on genealogy. You might find a long lost relative or an insurmountable "brick wall" in your research. Believe me, we have all faced it and sometimes all you need is a little help. Maybe you want to brush up on your research skills, just remember…

The 1882 Conrad-Starbuck house…a grand survivor…

As always, click the pictures for larger version where available...   A few days ago Jb Edwards posted some pictures of tree clearing at a historic house on South Cherry Street and asked why? He soon answered his own question: The house is being adapted for offices and the tree roots were threatening the foundation.…