Northwest Ward: Jeff MacIntosh

The Northwest Ward is the home of our earliest history, our largest center for higher education, and just home to many residents of Winston-Salem.

Stretching from downtown to the northwest edge of the city, the Northwest Ward encompasses some of the oldest - and some of the newest - parts of our City.

The Northwest ward is represented by Council Member Jeff MacIntosh.

History

What is now the Northwest Ward was a crossroads in the wilderness when the Moravians from Pennsylvania came here. They named the first settlement Bethabara and at that time, it was a far western outpost on the colonial frontier. The Moravians prospered and moved on from Bethabara to build Salem and then Winston-Salem, but it all began here...and the story is told on the original site at Historic Bethabara Park on Bethabara Road.....maintained and operated by the recreation and parks department.

Recreation

Speaking of parks, Hanes Park's 16 tennis courts and the Joe White Tennis Center is in use year-round with tournaments, lessons or just to hit a few sets. Also at Hanes Park are three ball fields, a track, and playground equipment.

Working in conjunction with the outdoor facilities at Hanes Park is the central family YMCA with its indoor pool...track....... gymnasium and programs for all ages.

Schools

On the hill to the northwest is R.J. Reynolds High School with its imposing auditorium that was a gift to the City by Katherine Reynolds. Nearby, Wiley Middle School also adjoins the park. The ward is also served by Mount Tabor High School and three elementary schools.

West End Neighborhood

On the high ground just east of Hanes park spreads the historic West End Neighborhood, developed more than 100 years ago.

In 1905, Tobacco industrialist W.A. Whittaker gave a plot of land at 4th and Glade for Winston's first City park...It was named in honor of his wife. Today Grace Court park is the community center for the residents in the magnificently restored homes in West End. Nearby, the Colonel Ludlow House, originally the home and office of the first City engineer, has been converted to an elegant bed and breakfast inn.

The West End is tied to downtown by the popular neighborhood restaurants and bars in the Burke and 4th Street areas - and by the city's new downtown ballpark. With great views of the downtown skyline, the new home for the Winston-Salem Dash was named the 2010 ballpark of the year in its first season.

Growth & Arts

The Northwest ward includes the west side of downtown, including the Stevens Center and the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. Downtown revitalization has brought new restaurants here - and new housing options in the vibrant Holly Avenue neighborhood.

Also downtown in the Northwest ward is the central library, built on Fifth Street on the same corner that once held the mansion of Winston-Salem's great industrialist, R.J. Reynolds. In 1919 the Reynolds family moved out to a country estate on Reynolda Road. It was a working farm and self-contained village with its own church, school, and post office. Today the 60-room mansion, known as the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, has a national reputation for its art collection. The village is now exclusive shops and restaurants. The formal gardens have endured as one of the city's showplaces.

Wake Forest College

The farmland beyond Reynolda Village was donated to Wake Forest College (then located near Raleigh) to move here with plans to become a major university. President Harry Truman came in 1954 for the groundbreaking ceremony and Wake Forest has fulfilled those dreams of success with a student body now of more than 6,000. Its schools of Law and Business have a national reputation for excellence.

Other Neighborhoods

The Northwest ward also includes comfortable neighborhoods, such as Foxhall off Polo Road, and Woodberry Forest and Town and Country off Reynolda Road.

Recreation

Polo Park, recreation center, and pool are centrally located to serve the ward and draws residents year-round.

Farther out, new subdivisions line Shattalon Drive and Yadkinville Road. These residents are served by Oldtown Recreation Center, and the City maintains the Bethabara Greenway...a walking and bike path that follows creeks and preserved natural areas adjacent to Historic Bethabara.

Housing

There are many apartments and townhomes as well. The Corners apartments occupy the site of a legendary recreation area of the '50s and '60s, Crystal Lake.

Shopping

One of the City's first shopping centers still thriving today is Reynolda Manor. The former movie theater across the street, is now a branch library.

Fire Stations

The ward includes two fire stations. Station 8, built in 1956 on Reynolda Road near Wake Forest University, was the first fire station to be built outside the central core of the city. Station 15 on Shattalon Drive serves the Old Town area.

Additional Information

The home of our earliest history, our largest center for higher education or just home to many residents of Winston-Salem....this is Northwest Ward.

Watch the "A Look at City Government - Northwest Ward" Video.

Welcome to the Northwest Ward.

Meetings

City Council Meetings

• 6 p.m.
• 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month (except holidays)
• City Hall
  101 N Main Street
  Room 230
  Winston-Salem, NC 27101

City Council Committee Meetings

• 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (both days)
• 2nd Monday and Tuesday of every month
• City Hall
  101 N Main Street
  Room 230
  Winston-Salem, NC 27101

All meetings are open to the public.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Representative Council Member

Jeff MacIntosh, Democrat, Northwest Ward

Community Assistance Liaison

Breasia S. Wynn

Community Assistance Liaison, West and Northwest Wards
Email Breasia S. Wynn
Phone: 336-734-1265
Alternative Phone: 336-462-2389

Additional Information

A Community Assistance Liaison is assigned to each ward and is available to help citizens solve problems and get answers. Read more about the Community Assistance Liaisons.