When was high point built

When it was completed in , to a design by architect Tyson Ferree, the building was only two stories tall. The third floor was not added until after World War II. Prior to , the newspaper was published across the street, at North Main. Earlier still, it was printed in a shop located farther south at North Main Street, next to the old Wachovia Bank building. Gift of the High Point Enterprise. Object ID: 50— Before fast food chains, downtown diners offered quick, simple fare to movie—goers and shoppers as well as office workers.

In , when this photograph was taken, the Eagle Sandwich Shop and the Princess Cafe stood on the opposite side of the street. Founded in by proprietor William Jeremiah Pappas, the restaurant served customers until The Terry Building at North Main Street, in which the cafe resided for most of its lifetime, was constructed in the Art Deco style.

It bears a striking resemblance to its neighbor across the street, the High Point Enterprise building. Main St. The building has long been the home of WMFR radio, indicated by the broadcasting tower atop the building.

The presence of the radio station has provided the building its latest name. The structure received a favorable recommendation by the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission for landmark designation on Tuesday night. The application will be considered by High Point City Council for final approval. Landmark designation is a voluntary process in Guilford County. You must be logged in to post a comment.

Skip to content. Now, it is on the path to be recognized as an official Guilford County landmark property. Please allow one business day for replies from NCpedia. Skip to main content. Printer-friendly page High Point by Steven Case, High Point's estimated population: 63, 69, 85, , , , High Point's land area square miles : Thomas, David N.

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