National Register of Historic Places

Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block

Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina
Listed
April 4, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002293

About this property

Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block, also known as Thalhimer's, are two historic commercial buildings located at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. They were built in 1929, and known as the Morris-Early furniture store building and the Sosnik's clothing store. Both buildings include elements from the popular Art Deco style. The Morris-Early building is a four-story, brick building with terra cotta ornament and cable molding. The Sosnik's building is a three-story, nine bay by ten bay, limestone faced building. The Sosnik's building was extensively renovated in 1949 by Raymond Loewy Associates, when Sosnik's and Thalhimers merged. In 1958, Thalhimer's acquired the Morris-Early store for further expansion. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

500 W. 4th St.
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina
36.09212, -80.25359

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block listed on the National Register?

Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block?

Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block?

The period of significance for Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block is recorded as the industrial era.

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