Winston-Salem has a milestone worth celebrating: City Hall, the stately civic landmark at the heart of downtown, has turned 100 years old. The Winston-Salem Journal marked the occasion this week with a photo feature and a guided tour, inviting residents to look back at a century of history housed within its walls.

For a full hundred years, City Hall has stood as the center of local government and community life in Winston-Salem. The centennial is a reminder of how much the city has grown and changed across ten decades — and of the enduring role this building has played in the daily lives of generations of residents.

The Winston-Salem Journal’s coverage gave community members a chance to see the building through fresh eyes, sharing photographs that highlight the architectural character and historical significance of the structure. A virtual tour offered readers an up-close look at spaces that have witnessed a century of civic decisions, public gatherings, and community milestones.

Reaching the 100-year mark is no small feat for any public building, and City Hall’s centennial is a point of genuine pride for Winston-Salem. The anniversary serves as both a celebration of the city’s rich history and an appreciation for the public servants and residents who have kept its civic life vibrant across the decades.

Whether you have walked through its doors hundreds of times or have never stopped to take it all in, the centennial is a wonderful reminder to appreciate the landmarks that give a community its sense of place and continuity. Here’s to another century of service for one of Winston-Salem’s most beloved civic institutions.

Sources: Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem Journal