Preservation Forsyth

10/11/2026

WSSU received a $750,000 grant to renovate the Simon Green Atkins House, built in 1893 in Columbia Heights, an early Black middle-class neighborhood in Winston-Salem. Link to full story in comments.

10/09/2026

We are excited to announce that Lauren Frye, owner of Latent Designs, PLLC , a local HUB-certified architectural firm that specializes in "adaptive reuse & renovations, educational, and small-scale community-based projects," will join us at our upcoming Tap into Preservation at Incendiary Brewing Company event on October 22.

Instrumental in the design of the Bailey Power Plant renovation, Frye will tell us about her work and how it honored the historical and industrial components of the building.

Learn more or sign up today at - https://preservationforsyth.org/event-6861917

10/07/2026

- Enjoy the fall weather with a leisurely 1/3-mile walk at The Village Park in To***coville. While there, you can get an up-close look at a to***co barn that was constructed in 1885. The barn, which now functions as a To***co Farming Museum, is open for tours on a seasonal basis.

Plan your visit, or learn more about The Village Park, by visiting - https://to***covillenc.org/park-recreation/

10/06/2026

⚠The Members Only Modernist Open House event scheduled for Thursday, October 8 has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to reschedule soon. Again, we do apologize and thank you for your support and interest.

10/06/2026

: Saltbox House

A saltbox house is a traditional wood-framed American house common to New England. The house is easy to recognize as it has a short roof pitch in front and a long roof pitch that sweeps close to the ground in back. The name "saltbox" comes from the building's resemblance to early wooden containers that stored salt.

Image shows the birthplace of John Adams, a saltbox house that was constructed in 1681 in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Definition from Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture by Cyril M. Harris and opplehouse.com; photograph from Wikipedia.

10/02/2026

"The Reynolds Building doesn't seem so tall to Marvin Eck," said Charles Richards, a reporter for the Winston-Salem Journal. He also added, "It's all a photographer's trick, of course," just in case anyone wondered.

In September 1958, Frank Jones photographed Eck, a stilt-walker and stuntman, who walked the streets of Winston-Salem to promote "Swinson's Thrillcade," a daredevil show that performed at the fair from October 7-11. This particular image shows Eck on West Fourth Street.

Photograph in the collection of Forsyth County Public Library; courtesy of Digital Forsyth

10/01/2026

If you received an email regarding our upcoming Tap into Preservation event at Incendiary Brewing and it did not include text, we sincerely apologize. We are currently experiencing a glitch in our software but will send a new email once the issue has been resolved.

In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about, or register for, the Tap into Preservation event, please visit - https://preservationforsyth.org/event-6861917

09/29/2026

: Virginia Rail Fence

A Virginia rail fence, also known as a worm, snake, or zigzag fence, is a type of fence composed of stacked, split rails that are laid out in a series of interlocking angles. Although traditionally associated with Virginia, this type of fence was historically used throughout the Atlantic seaboard, especially in the middle and southern regions. A relatively easy fence to build, it was/is also easy to dismantle, move, and reassemble.

The location of the Virginia rail fence seen in the photograph is unknown but there are several examples in Forsyth County. Where have you seen one?

Definition from Early Southern Architecture and Landscape by Carl Lounsbury

09/28/2026

09/26/2026

The Körner’s Folly Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking a practical, detail-driven team member to help carry out our mission to foster an appreciation for history, the arts, and enterprise through the preservation and interpretation of Körner’s Folly.

The Preservation Specialist is responsible for leading the day-to-day stewardship of Körner’s Folly’s historic buildings, collections, and preservation systems. This position leads routine monitoring, documentation, preventive care, and follow-through on facilities and collections needs; coordinates qualified contractors and specialists; and helps ensure that preservation concerns are identified early and addressed according to appropriate standards and practices.

Because preservation is inseparable from daily museum operations, the Preservation Specialist also works regular public-facing shifts in the historic house and/or Visitors Center. This position helps open and close the site, supports visitors and coworkers, and observes how the buildings and collections perform under real operating conditions. This role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Operations Coordinator, Community Engagement Manager, Visitor Services staff, volunteers, contractors, and professional preservation consultants.

Follow the link below or visit www.kornersfolly.org for the full position description and application directions:
https://kornersfolly.org/now-hiring-preservation-specialist/

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