Above is a postcard image of the historic Forsyth County Courthouse built in 1895/1897. The style is Romanesque Revival. This building was not demolished. A renovation/alteration in 1926/1927 enlarged the building, resulting in a different façade. The new façade created the limestone clad, Beaux-Arts style building that exists today and is shown below. The turrets and bell tower were removed, but the 1897 building rests within the walls of the current building. Between 1959 and 1960, additions were built onto the front and rear. The building has been renovated into apartments and is located at 50 West Fourth in Winston Salem. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. In front of it for decades was the Confederate Soldiers Monument, which was removed in 2019.
Here is the current Forsyth County Courthouse. It is also a US Federal Courthouse:
Historic Courthouse Location: 50 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC
Current Courthouse Location (Also a US Federal Courthouse): 200 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC
NC History Project: Established 1849, county seat Winston-Salem.
Historic Bethabara Park: Founded in 1753 by German-speaking Moravians, Bethabara was the first European settlement in the North Carolina Piedmont. A National Historic Landmark and Local Historic District, historic Bethabara Park encompasses 183 acres of preserved wildlife, historic buildings and grounds, walking and birding trails, and protected wetlands.
Körner’s Folly: Built in 1880 by artist/decorator/designer Jule Gilmer Körner, this historic home showcases the talent, ingenuity and imagination of a true genius. Located just 15 minutes east of Winston-Salem and known to many as the “strangest home in America,” visitors stroll through a winding maze of doorways and staircases that lead you on a journey through 22 rooms in this three-story, seven-level marvel.
Old Salem Museums & GardensOld Salem Museums & Gardens: Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a unique community of original museum buildings, authentic craftsmen practicing their trade, fascinating collections of rare antiques, and one-of-a-kind retail shopping opportunities.