N. Wilkesboro History

When we bought Melody Square/ Roses building for The Block there was a hallway full of old photos of North Wilkesboro. We carefully took them down, and stored them. Our goal was to get them back “out” for the public to continue to enjoy. It took a few months and some few late nights, but we hope you enjoy our towns rich history!

Photo of first store building in N. Wilkesboro built in 1890 by J.R. Finley building on the corner of 6th and Main. Now home to The Block! — First store building in N. Wilkesboro built in 1890 by J.R. Finley building on the corner of 6th and Main. Now home to The Block!

Photo of Roses Department Store Grand Opening 1968. Now home to The Block! — Roses Department Store Grand Opening 1968. Now home to The Block!

Photo of Main Street in North Wilkesboro late 1800 before paving looking West from behind The Block. — Main Street before paving looking West from behind The Block. (late 1800)

Photo of Main Street in North Wilkesboro, NC in the 1950's. — Main Street in North Wilkesboro, NC in the 1950’s.

Photo of Ninth Street Hill, N. Wilkesboro, NC 1910 Getting ready for cobblestone. — Ninth Street Hill, N. Wilkesboro, NC 1910 Getting ready for cobblestone.

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Photo of Main St. North Wilkesboro looking West from 9th and Main St. year 1909 est. — Main St. North Wilkesboro looking West from 9th and Main St. year 1909 est.

Photo of North Wilkesboro est. 1946 — North Wilkesboro est. 1946

Photo of one of the first automobiles in N. Wilkesboro photo 1909 est. — One of the first automobiles in N. Wilkesboro photo 1909 est.

Photo of Brame Drug 1918 located on 9th and Main St. N. Wilkesboro building constructed 1891 est. — Brame Drug 1918 located on 9th and Main St. N. Wilkesboro building constructed 1891 est.

Photo of Main Street N. Wilkesboro. Hardware and Church and Sons later became Jenkins Hardware. — Main Street N. Wilkesboro. Hardware and Church and Sons later became Jenkins Hardware.

Photo of Deposit & Savings Bank N. Wilkesboro established March 2, 1903 on Main St. — Deposit & Savings Bank N. Wilkesboro established March 2, 1903 on Main St.

Photo of Covered bridge over Reddies River destroyed in 1916 flood. — Covered bridge over Reddies River destroyed in 1916 flood.

Photo of F.D. Forester Building in 1906 corner of tenth and Main St. — F.D. Forester Building in 1906 corner of tenth and Main St.

Photo of ad for Hotel Wilkes in North Wilkesboro, N.C. — Hotel Wilkes in North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Photo of Smoak Furniture Co. later Jenkin's Hardware and J.R. Priester's Clothing — Smoak Furniture Co. later Jenkin’s Hardware and J.R. Priester’s Clothing

Photo of First grade school built in 1892. New Benton Hall building built on the property in 1913 — First grade school built in 1892. New Benton Hall building built on the property in 1913

photos of Main St. looking West from 9th St. and Main Street. est 1910 — Main St. looking West from 9th St. and Main Street. est 1910

Photo of Ad for Independent Oil Company company established in 1929 — Ad for Independent Oil Company company established in 1929

Photo of Wilkes Hospital Inc in North Wilkesboro photo from 1940's — Wilkes Hospital Inc in North Wilkesboro photo from 1940’s

photo of Allen Theater c. 1940 burned in 1961 located in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Allen Theater c. 1940 burned in 1961 located in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

Photo of Orpheum Theater in 1940s in N. Wilkesboro on the corner of C Street and 10th Street — Orpheum Theater in 1940s in N. Wilkesboro on the corner of C Street and 10th Street

Photo of North Wilkesboro, N.C. looking East from Hotel Wilkes. c. 1950's — North Wilkesboro, N.C. looking East from Hotel Wilkes. c. 1950’s

Picture of Amuzu Theater on Main St. North Wilkesboro. Later became the Strand and later became the Allen Theater — Amuzu Theater on Main St. North Wilkesboro. Later became the Strand and later became the Allen Theater

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Photo of Main Street view of Liberty Theater c. 1950's looking from todays NWPD — Main Street view of Liberty Theater c. 1950’s looking from todays NWPD

Photo of Allen Theater in the 1950's N. Wilkesboro, NC — Allen Theater in the 1950’s N. Wilkesboro, NC

Photo of Downtown N. Wilkesboro Main Street c. 1921 — Downtown N. Wilkesboro Main Street c. 1921

Opera House N. Wilkesboro between C & D Streets building cost was $17,000 in 1906 — Opera House N. Wilkesboro between C & D Streets building cost estimated $17,000 in 1906

photo of North Wilkesboro, NC Mid 1930's — North Wilkesboro, NC Mid 1930’s

photo of Gaddy Motor Company Chevrolet Buick new facility 1941 — Gaddy Motor Company Chevrolet Buick new facility 1941

Photo from 1940's of Wilkes Laundry building was across Main St. from The Block. — Photo from 1940’s of Wilkes Laundry building was across Main St. from The Block.

photo of White Horse Furniture Co. c. 1940's located on A Street N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — White Horse Furniture Co. c. 1940’s located on A Street N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

Picture of Event Space rental flyer and link — Book Event Space Here

Photo of Finley Park c. 1930's W.F. Gaddy House on the right and The Finley House on the left North Wilkesboro, NC — Finley Park c. 1930’s W.F. Gaddy House on the right and The Finley House on the left North Wilkesboro, NC

Photo of North Wilkesboro High School torn down in 2003 but the last class to graduate was 1952 — North Wilkesboro High School torn down in 2003 but the last class to graduate was 1952

Photo of Main Street North Wilkesboro NC from the view of 9th Street. — Main Street North Wilkesboro NC from the view of 9th Street.

picture of Home on 6th Street in N. Wilkesboro built in 1906-1907. House no longer standing. — Home on 6th Street in N. Wilkesboro built in 1906-1907. House no longer standing.

photo Duncan Electric established in 1906 photo c. 1950's. — Duncan Electric established in 1906 photo c. 1950’s.

photo of Lineberry Foundry on D Street in N. Wilkesboro, NC. — Lineberry Foundry on D Street in N. Wilkesboro, NC.

photo of Finley House at 1208 E. Street North Wilkesboro built in 1870 — Finley House at 1208 E. Street North Wilkesboro built in 1870

Photo of Local Families at Riverview around 1910. Finley, Cameron, Martin, Gordon Families — Local Families at Riverview around 1910. Finley, Cameron, Martin, Gordon Families

photo of Main Street N. Wilkesboro, NC circa 1939 — Main Street N. Wilkesboro, NC circa 1939

photo of Forest Furniture Company now the site of The Block. Forest Furniture burned and Roses was built. — Forest Furniture Company now the site of The Block. Forest Furniture burned and Roses was built.

Photo of Main St. N. Wilkesboro, NC Marlow's retail with Call Hotel above Marlow's. Circa 1950's — Main St. N. Wilkesboro, NC Marlow’s retail with Call Hotel above Marlow’s. Circa 1950’s

photo of Oak Furniture in the 1940 flood later became Drew Furniture Co. — Oak Furniture in the 1940 flood later became Drew Furniture Co.

photo of 10th and Main Street in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. circa 1950's — 10th and Main Street in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. circa 1950’s

photo from the 1950's 10th St. North Wilkesboro, NC later became library — photo from the 1950’s 10th St. North Wilkesboro, NC later became library

Insurance Service and Credit Corporation ad from 1956 located in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of flyer for shop local page promoting local vendor partners #shoplocal — SHOP NOW

photo of Sentinel Insurance Agency North Wilkesboro, NC opened in 1935 — Sentinel Insurance Agency North Wilkesboro, NC opened in 1935

photo of North Wilkesboro School built in 1913 — North Wilkesboro School built in 1913

photo of Call Hotel above Marlow's on North Wilkesboro, NC c. 1950's — Call Hotel above Marlow’s on North Wilkesboro, NC c. 1950’s

Photo of Tanner's Rest built in 1897. Survived 1916 flood but destroyed in 1940. Now Smoot Park. — Tanner’s Rest built in 1897. Survived 1916 flood but destroyed in 1940. Now Smoot Park.

Photo of Ariel photo of North Wilkesboro, NC 2009 — Ariel photo of North Wilkesboro, NC 2009

International Shoe Co. and Tannery in N. Wilkesboro, NC photo from 1935 destroyed in 1940 flood

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photo of Wood Wallace Airport- 1940 first airport in Wilkes County — Wood Wallace Airport- 1940 first airport in Wilkes County

photo of 20 mile flume to float lumber into N. Wilkesboro, N.C. destroyed in 1916 flood. Flume was in operation between 1910 and 1916 — 20 mile flume to float lumber into N. Wilkesboro, N.C. destroyed in 1916 flood. Flume was in operation between 1910 and 1916

photo of School house on Finley property on E Street photo from 1915 in North Wilkesboro, NC — School house on Finley property on E Street photo from 1915 in North Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Jenkins Hardware & Furniture on Main St. North Wilkesboro, NC 1946 — Jenkins Hardware & Furniture on Main St. North Wilkesboro, NC 1946

photo of American Legion building in N. Wilkesboro from the 1940's. Later torn down — American Legion building in N. Wilkesboro from the 1940’s. Later torn down

photo of Parade on Main Street North Wilkesboro, NC in late 1800's before the road was paved — Parade on Main Street North Wilkesboro, NC in late 1800’s before the road was paved

photo Cutting hay in N. Wilkesboro, NC circa 1920's — Cutting hay in N. Wilkesboro, NC circa 1920’s

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photo of Liberty Theatre "A Wilkes County Institution" photo c. 1940's — Liberty Theatre “A Wilkes County Institution” photo c. 1940’s

Photo of Four ladies trying to start a car. Early 1900's Wilkes County N.C. — Early 1900’s Wilkes County N.C.

Photo of Old Airport on Yadkin River now industrial and recreation park — Old Airport on Yadkin River now industrial and recreation park

photo of L & L Manufacturing Company, Inc. started in N. Wilkesboro on Nov 3, 1953 making men and women's underwear. circa 1953 — L & L Manufacturing Company, Inc. started in N. Wilkesboro on Nov 3, 1953 making men and women’s underwear. circa 1953

photo of J. Frank Pearson on Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC — Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC.

Photo of an ad for The Wilkesboro Manufacturing Company one of the oldest businesses of it's kind in N. Wilkesboro located at 1106 D St. — The Wilkesboro Manufacturing Company one of the oldest businesses of it’s kind in N. Wilkesboro located at 1106 D St.

photo of Day Electric Co. located at 931 Main St and D St. in N. Wilkesboro circa 1946 — Day Electric Co. located at 931 Main St and D St. in N. Wilkesboro circa 1946

Photo of City Blacksmith Shop on the South side of the railroad tracks in N. Wilkesboro circa early 1900's — City Blacksmith Shop on the South side of the railroad tracks in N. Wilkesboro circa early 1900’s

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photo of Duncan Electric established in 1906 Ninth Street location in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Duncan Electric established in 1906 Ninth Street location in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Day Electric Co. located at 931 Main St and D St. in N. Wilkesboro circa 1946 — Day Electric Co. located at 931 Main St and D St. in N. Wilkesboro circa 1946

photo of Reins-Sturdivant, Inc. Funeral home in N. Wilkesboro in 40's & 50's — Reins-Sturdivant, Inc. Funeral home in N. Wilkesboro in 40’s & 50’s

photo of Main Street North Wilkesboro, N.C. circa 1950's — Main Street North Wilkesboro, N.C. circa 1950’s

photo of Faw Insurance Agency Inc. located in the Northwestern Bank Building in N. Wilkesboro opened in 1924 photo circa 1946 — Faw Insurance Agency Inc. located in the Northwestern Bank Building in N. Wilkesboro opened in 1924 photo circa 1946

photo of Jenkins Wholesale Supply Co., Inc. located on the corner of Vance St. and Maple St. in N. Wilkesboro, NC circa 1950 — Jenkins Wholesale Supply Co., Inc. located on the corner of Vance St. and Maple St. in N. Wilkesboro, NC circa 1950

photo of Gas Station on Main Street N. Wilkesboro, NC across from Police station — Gas Station on Main Street N. Wilkesboro, NC across from Police station

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Photo of The Rhodes-Day Furniture Company located on the corner of 9th and C Streets photo 1956 — The Rhodes-Day Furniture Company located on the corner of 9th and C Streets photo 1956

photo of Mark- Down Furniture Company 10th Street North Wilkesboro, NC ad from 1956 — Mark- Down Furniture Company 10th Street North Wilkesboro, NC ad from 1956

photo of Greene Brothers Upholstery Company ad from 1956 with opening of new building on Hwy 268 in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Greene Brothers Upholstery Company ad from 1956 with opening of new building on Hwy 268 in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of 10th Street in N. Wilkesboro from C to D Street photo circa 1950's — 10th Street in N. Wilkesboro from C to D Street photo circa 1950’s

Photo of Turner White Casket Company, Inc. est. 1903 ad from 1946 — Turner White Casket Company, Inc. est. 1903 ad from 1946

photo of Wilkes County Courthouse from 1902 — Wilkes County Courthouse from 1902

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000's — Christmas time in N. Wilkesboro 2000’s

photo of Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block — Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

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photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block — Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — posted 6.30.2022

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

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photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of building Fire in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fire in N. Wilkesboro, NC

Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. with North Wilkesboro High School Viking Marching Band

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

ariel photo of North Wilkesboro Speedway in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — North Wilkesboro Speedway in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

Building Fire in N. Wilkesboro photo — posted 7.14.2022

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

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photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Red Hat Divas at the Fine Friends Cafe in Melody Square now home to The Block Candy Shop — Red Hat Divas at the Fine Friends Cafe in Melody Square now home to The Block Candy Shop

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

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photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block — Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Fun times at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

Ariel photo of the North Wilkesboro Speedway in N. Wilkesboro N.C.

VA artist visits town photo of Don Blanchard visiting Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Don Blanchard visits Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

photo of Race cars at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Race cars at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

Flyer promoting event space rental at the Block in N. Wilkesboro NC — BOOK NOW

VA artist visits town photo of Don Blanchard visiting Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Don Blanchard visits Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

photo of Race cars at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Race cars at Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, NC

VA artist visits town photo of Don Blanchard visiting Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Don Blanchard visits Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

VA artist visits town photo of Don Blanchard visiting Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C. — Don Blanchard visits Melody Square now home to The Block in N. Wilkesboro, N.C.

Ariel of Wilkes County, N.C.

Scenes from Wilkes County Hwy 115 — Scenes from Wilkes County

Ariel of Wilkes County, N.C. — Ariel of Wilkes County, N.C. showing The Block.

Scenes from Wilkes County

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photo Old Bridge 115 in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Old Bridge 115 in N. Wilkesboro, NC

Ariel of Wilkes County, N.C.

Scenes from Wilkes County Hwy 115

Ariel of Wilkes County, N.C. showing The Block

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

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photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC — Parade in N. Wilkesboro, NC

photo of Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with East Wilkes High School — Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with East Wilkes High School

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Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with West Wilkes High School

photo of Fun in N. Wilkesboro, NC now NC Tech Path Building — Fun in N. Wilkesboro, NC now NC Tech Path Building

photo of The Block when it was Melody Square — The Block when it was Melody Square

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photo of Bike Race in N. Wilkesboro, N. C. — Bike Race in N. Wilkesboro, N. C.

Santa at Melody Square Christmas 2003 now home to The Block

photo of Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with Central Wilkes High School — Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with Central Wilkes High School

photo of Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with North Wilkes High School — Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with North High School

photo of Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with C.C .Wright Elementary School — Christmas Parade in N. Wilkesboro with C.C .Wright Elementary School

photo of Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block — Melody Stores, Inc now home to The Block

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