Poindexter, H. D., Houses
Why it's listed
Two houses once associated with Winston-Salem merchant Henry Dalton Poindexter now sit side by side on West End Boulevard. The larger is a white clapboard Queen Anne house built between 1892 and 1894, with verandas, balconies, ornamental shingles, a angled corner tower with a pyramidal roof, and tall chimneys with shaped brick medallions. Inside, a large L-shaped stair hall organizes the rooms, most of which have a mantel fireplace. Behind it is the small Victorian cottage, traditionally dated to about 1874, where the Poindexters lived before building the larger home and where eight of their nine children were born. The houses were the last remnants of a once-prestigious neighborhood and had been overshadowed by office development. Facing demolition for corporate expansion, they were moved in January 1978 to the Crystal Towers neighborhood, whose period character suits them. The large house is regarded as one of the best surviving Queen Anne buildings in the city.
Significance in brief: The large house is described as one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture remaining in Winston-Salem, and the cottage is a modest example of late nineteenth century domestic architecture. Houses of this period are rare in downtown Winston-Salem. They were moved to avoid demolition when a neighboring company expanded.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 78001950, listed July 31, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 124 and 130 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| County | Forsyth County |
| Listed | July 31, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78001950 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 (specific dates 1874, 1892-1894) |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Both houses were moved in January 1978 about a quarter mile to adjoining lots at 124 and 130 West End Boulevard in the Crystal Towers neighborhood; condition listed as excellent and slightly altered; use is private residence. |
| Acreage | 0.8 |
| Within district | Downtown Winston-Salem Historic District |
| Coordinates | 36.10088, -80.25279 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78001950.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q20679821
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.