Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pythian Hall
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
1. Pythian Hall Marker
Pythian Hall was constructed at this site in 1902 in a prominent African-American community. The three-story brick building housed the Prince Hall Mason's and the Knights of Pythias on the second and third floors. These fraternal organizations helped incoming African-Americans find jobs and housing. Among commercial enterprises on the first floor were a newspaper press and the Fraternal Funeral Home, established in 1928 by the Prince Hall Mason's, and later managed and acquired by local business leader Clark S. Brown. Brown was instrumental in the success of the Prince Hall Mason's, serving as the African-American order's Most Worshipful Grand Master of North Carolina from 1959 to 1974. Pythian Hall was destroyed by fire in 1994.Erected 2013 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 36° 6.174′ N, 80° 14.551′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
2. Pythian Hall Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Depot Street Graded School Site (about 400 feet away); Downtown North Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); Safe Bus Company (approx. Ό mile away); First Sit-In Victory In North Carolina (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Confederate Dead (approx. 0.3 miles away); R.J.R. Labor Strikes (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
3. Pythian Hall Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
4. Pythian Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
