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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106H_wash-house-1754_Winston-Salem-NC.html
This is an interpretive reconstruction of the house used by the Brothers to wash their clothes. The spaces between the logs (the chinks) were not filled with daubing in order to facilitate the movement of fresh air.
"This afternoon we had a tim…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106G_store-house-shed-and-lodging-for-strangers-1754_Winston-Salem-NC.html
On February 8, 1754, the Brothers began construction on a "cabin for strangers"; they completed it the following day. It measured 8' by 8', had a fireplace and enough room for two sick guests. In July 1754, another pen, measuring 6' by 8', was add…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106F_bake-oven-1753_Winston-Salem-NC.html
The Brothers, tired of eating unleavened "journey cakes" (johnnycakes), began building an oven to bake bread almost immediately upon arrival. Although once found throughout the thirteen colonies, no original oven currently exists; however, there i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106E_sleeping-hall-1754_Winston-Salem-NC.html
By early February 1754, the Brothers decided to build a sleeping hall to help relieve the crowded conditions in the Wagner Cabin. The 13'x50' interpretive reconstruction uses post-and-log construction techniques, with fence rails for the walls. Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106D_tavern-well-1763_Winston-Salem-NC.html
Fresh drinkable water was important to a colonial community such as Bethabara. In addition to using natural springs in the area, the Moravians dug wells and lined them with stone. Mechanical wooden pumps were more advanced than rope and bucket, an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106C_bethabara-tavern-1757_Winston-Salem-NC.html
Accommodating strangers was difficult until the Brethren built the first tavern in 1757. This tavern served until 1775, when the new tavern was opened on the east side of the extensive community gardens. The old 1757 tavern partially collapsed ver…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106B_dwelling-house-cow-house-1754_Winston-Salem-NC.html
Within weeks of their first arrival, the Brothers found the need to build a guesthouse for the "strangers" who came to seek the services of the doctor, lawyer and tradesmen. However, this particular structure was converted into a "house" for cows …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1069_new-bethabara-tavern-1775_Winston-Salem-NC.html
From 1775 until 1787 the new Bethabara Tavern was operated here. Between 1787 and 1801 the building served as the community store while also providing lodging for travelers. The building stood until 1824, apparently continuing to operate as a tave…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1068_new-tavern-well-1755_Winston-Salem-NC.html
Eighteenth century roads were always either dusty or muddy, a traveler would welcome the site of a fresh water well beside a tavern. This well still contains part of its early wooden pump stock. A similar stock was retrieved by the archaeologists …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1065_summerhouse-1759_Winston-Salem-NC.html
This summerhouse was built in 1759 by Christian Triebel, the chief carpenter, later in charge of construction of the first buildings in the new town of Salem. This reconstruction reflects Triebel's carpenter skills and the existence of the Bethaba…