Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Shamrock Mills

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

1. Shamrock Mills Marker

Inscription. In 1911, Shamrock Knitting Mills was the first structure built by the Hanes Hosiery empire. Originally, the company manufactured cotton socks for children and men. In 1914, Shamrock Knitting Mills was renamed Hanes Hosiery Mills Company, and in 1918, the company switched to the production of women's cotton hosiery. The building's sawtooth roof is noteworthy in the development of industrial architecture. Sawtooth roof construction became popular in the 19th century and was also known as "north lighting." The skylights faced north to achieve the greatest benefit from the sun. This significant structure recalls the early history of one of the largest hosiery manufacturers in the world. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Erected 2010 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 36° 5.77′ N, 80° 14.86′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on Marshall Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in

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this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nell Davis Britton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earline King (about 400 feet away); Rosemary Harris (about 400 feet away); Flonnie T. Anderson (about 400 feet away); Spruce Street YMCA (about 500 feet away); Nissen Building (about 700 feet away); Consolidation of Winston and Salem (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conrad-Starbuck House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Regarding Shamrock Mills. This building is the

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

2. Shamrock Mills Marker

long-time home of the Sawtooth Center for Visual Art and the Sawtooth Scool for Visual Art. The adjacent center building was recently expanded to become the larger Milton Rhodes Arts Center.

Also see . . .
1. The Sawtooth Center for Visual Art. (Submitted on January 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
2. Milton Rhodes Arts Center. (Submitted on January 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

3. Shamrock Mills Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

4. Shamrock Mills Marker

slightly further away - sawtooth roof more noticeable

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

5. Shamrock Mills Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

6. Shamrock Mills Marker

wider view showing a adjacent portion of the Sawtooth Center

Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

7. Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts

A new addition/expansion to the Sawtooth Center for Visual Art. The Shamrock Mills' sawtooth roof is visible on the right side of the complex.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,925 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.