Mayor Charles Brietz
January 1857 - April 1858 NO PHOTO
September 1859 - January 1860
January 1866 - January 1867
When Charles Breitz was elected Salem’s first Mayor, he contacted other towns for
copies of their ordinances so he could write some for Salem. When the ordinances were
adopted, his duties included supervising the town treasury and all employees of the
town including the night watchman. He also was Salem’s third and eighth Mayor, serving
a total of only 2 years and eight months. Breitz was a tanner by trade and for a number of
years operated the Salem Tan Yard. He also ran a hotel in Salem.
January 1857 - April 1858 NO PHOTO
September 1859 - January 1860
January 1866 - January 1867
When Charles Breitz was elected Salem’s first Mayor, he contacted other towns for
copies of their ordinances so he could write some for Salem. When the ordinances were
adopted, his duties included supervising the town treasury and all employees of the
town including the night watchman. He also was Salem’s third and eighth Mayor, serving
a total of only 2 years and eight months. Breitz was a tanner by trade and for a number of
years operated the Salem Tan Yard. He also ran a hotel in Salem.
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Mayor Elias A. Vogler
April 1858 - September 1859
January 1874 - May 1875
Vogler was an amateur artist and
architect who was responsible for
the interior design of Home
Moravian Church and the
landscaping of Salem Cemetery.
While Mayor, he suggested the
necessity of building a pound for
the impounding of hogs found
running at large. Salem installed
its first gas street lights. During
his second term, many new streets
were opened in west Salem and
storm drainage was installed. In
1876, he compiled an excellent
map of Salem and Winston. Photo
courtesy of Old Salem, Inc.
April 1858 - September 1859
January 1874 - May 1875
Vogler was an amateur artist and
architect who was responsible for
the interior design of Home
Moravian Church and the
landscaping of Salem Cemetery.
While Mayor, he suggested the
necessity of building a pound for
the impounding of hogs found
running at large. Salem installed
its first gas street lights. During
his second term, many new streets
were opened in west Salem and
storm drainage was installed. In
1876, he compiled an excellent
map of Salem and Winston. Photo
courtesy of Old Salem, Inc.
Mayor Augustus T. Zevely
January 1860 - January 1863
November 1865 - January 1866
Zevely was born in the first house
built in Winston. In addition to his
medical practice, he ran a store
selling drugs and sundries.
During the darkest days of the
Civil War, he foraged for food for
the boarding students at Salem
Academy. As Mayor, his board
agreed to take over the town
water-works and tax those who
benefited from it at 60 cents per
year. Photo courtesy of Old Salem,
Inc.
January 1860 - January 1863
November 1865 - January 1866
Zevely was born in the first house
built in Winston. In addition to his
medical practice, he ran a store
selling drugs and sundries.
During the darkest days of the
Civil War, he foraged for food for
the boarding students at Salem
Academy. As Mayor, his board
agreed to take over the town
water-works and tax those who
benefited from it at 60 cents per
year. Photo courtesy of Old Salem,
Inc.
Mayor Augustus Fogle
July 1868 - May 1873
Nov 1876 - May 1878
May 1888 - May 1889
Fogle was a furniture maker by
trade specializing in church
pulpits. For 18 years he was
Steward of Salem Academy and
from 1878 - 1884, Sheriff of Forsyth
County. He also held positions as
Coroner and Justice of the Peace.
During his first term as mayor,
Fogle completed a city census for
the first time since incorporation
and found the population of Salem
to be 905. A new and more efficient
water system was built for which
the town paid $500. Upon his
death, he was buried in a coffin he
had made himself. Photo courtesy
of the Moravian Archives,
Winston-Salem.
July 1868 - May 1873
Nov 1876 - May 1878
May 1888 - May 1889
Fogle was a furniture maker by
trade specializing in church
pulpits. For 18 years he was
Steward of Salem Academy and
from 1878 - 1884, Sheriff of Forsyth
County. He also held positions as
Coroner and Justice of the Peace.
During his first term as mayor,
Fogle completed a city census for
the first time since incorporation
and found the population of Salem
to be 905. A new and more efficient
water system was built for which
the town paid $500. Upon his
death, he was buried in a coffin he
had made himself. Photo courtesy
of the Moravian Archives,
Winston-Salem.
Mayor R. L. Patterson
May 1875 - November 1876
Rufus Patterson was a
distinguished judge and banker
before moving to Salem where he
owned a combined cotton, flour,
and paper mill. He signed the
Ordinance of Secession for North
Carolina. After the War he became
a successful businessman with his
father-in-law Francis Fries a
prominent manufacturer and
merchant. Patterson was one of
the first and most active of the
early Salem Commissioners. As
mayor, Patterson was instrumental
in bringing the Northeastern
Railroad, which eventually became
the Southern Railroad, from
Greensboro to Winston. Photo
from the collection of Old Salem,
Inc.
May 1875 - November 1876
Rufus Patterson was a
distinguished judge and banker
before moving to Salem where he
owned a combined cotton, flour,
and paper mill. He signed the
Ordinance of Secession for North
Carolina. After the War he became
a successful businessman with his
father-in-law Francis Fries a
prominent manufacturer and
merchant. Patterson was one of
the first and most active of the
early Salem Commissioners. As
mayor, Patterson was instrumental
in bringing the Northeastern
Railroad, which eventually became
the Southern Railroad, from
Greensboro to Winston. Photo
from the collection of Old Salem,
Inc.
Mayor J.F. Shaffner
1878 - 1884
A member of an old Salem family,
Shaffner had been a civil war
surgeon. While Shaffner was
Mayor, there was an attempt to
consolidate the two towns under
the name “City of Salem”. The vote
for consolidation failed 3-1 in the
Winston Wards. He also oversaw
the first lawsuit against Salem in a
personal injury case, (the city lost),
the first health inspector was hired
and an agreement was signed to
establish a street railway system
for the town. Shaffner served the
longest term of any Salem mayor,
six consecutive years. He ran
Salem’s drug store which stocked,
in addition to drugs, such items as
paint and sundries. Dr. Shaffner
also served as a member of the
Board of Health, vice-president of
the Building and Loan Association
and President of the Salem Water
Supply Company. He also operated
his own cotton gin.
1878 - 1884
A member of an old Salem family,
Shaffner had been a civil war
surgeon. While Shaffner was
Mayor, there was an attempt to
consolidate the two towns under
the name “City of Salem”. The vote
for consolidation failed 3-1 in the
Winston Wards. He also oversaw
the first lawsuit against Salem in a
personal injury case, (the city lost),
the first health inspector was hired
and an agreement was signed to
establish a street railway system
for the town. Shaffner served the
longest term of any Salem mayor,
six consecutive years. He ran
Salem’s drug store which stocked,
in addition to drugs, such items as
paint and sundries. Dr. Shaffner
also served as a member of the
Board of Health, vice-president of
the Building and Loan Association
and President of the Salem Water
Supply Company. He also operated
his own cotton gin.
Mayor Henry E. Fries
May 1889 - May 1892
Based solely upon the record,
Henry Fries was undoubtedly the
most outstanding Salem public
servant and benefactor of his day.
He served as Commissioner for
one year before being elected
Mayor and then was elected
Commissioner for 18 consecutive
years.
During his years as Mayor, Salem
made remarkable progress. The
first permanent street paving was
laid. The first street car lines were
installed, as were electric street
lights. The Board of Health was
organized and a sanitary sewage
system was begun. He refused to
be paid for his work as Mayor.
Fries would later serve many years
on the Winston-Salem Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
His business responsibilities
included President of Fries Mfg.
and Power Company and President
of the Winston Salem Southbound
Railway Company.
May 1889 - May 1892
Based solely upon the record,
Henry Fries was undoubtedly the
most outstanding Salem public
servant and benefactor of his day.
He served as Commissioner for
one year before being elected
Mayor and then was elected
Commissioner for 18 consecutive
years.
During his years as Mayor, Salem
made remarkable progress. The
first permanent street paving was
laid. The first street car lines were
installed, as were electric street
lights. The Board of Health was
organized and a sanitary sewage
system was begun. He refused to
be paid for his work as Mayor.
Fries would later serve many years
on the Winston-Salem Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
His business responsibilities
included President of Fries Mfg.
and Power Company and President
of the Winston Salem Southbound
Railway Company.
Mayor T. B. Douthit
May 1893 - May 1894
NO BIO YET
May 1893 - May 1894
NO BIO YET
C. S. Hauser
May 1894 - Sept 1896
(died in office)
May 1894 - Sept 1896
(died in office)
Frank Vogler
1907 - 1911
Vogler’s boyhood home in the shadow of this city hall on
the southeast corner of First and Main. He was a
successful second generation business man who
dropped the family’s furniture making business to
concentrate on undertaking. While he was mayor, the
Winston-Salem Southbound Railway was completed
connecting Salem with Wadesboro and the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad. The first modern street paving was done
on Chestnut St between First and Belews Creek Street. It
cost the town $600.
1907 - 1911
Vogler’s boyhood home in the shadow of this city hall on
the southeast corner of First and Main. He was a
successful second generation business man who
dropped the family’s furniture making business to
concentrate on undertaking. While he was mayor, the
Winston-Salem Southbound Railway was completed
connecting Salem with Wadesboro and the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad. The first modern street paving was done
on Chestnut St between First and Belews Creek Street. It
cost the town $600.
F.A. Fogle
1911 - 1913
Fred Fogle was born and raised in
Salem where he ran a successful
furniture manufacturing business.
Fogle was the last Salem mayor
before consolidation. His salary
was $300 per year.
During his tenure a new Town Hall
and Fire Engine House at the
corner of Liberty and Cemetery
was completed. After consolidation
he was elected as the first
Alderman from the Salem Ward,
representing the same citizens he
had served as Mayor of Salem. For
many years he played trombone in
the Moravian Band.
1911 - 1913
Fred Fogle was born and raised in
Salem where he ran a successful
furniture manufacturing business.
Fogle was the last Salem mayor
before consolidation. His salary
was $300 per year.
During his tenure a new Town Hall
and Fire Engine House at the
corner of Liberty and Cemetery
was completed. After consolidation
he was elected as the first
Alderman from the Salem Ward,
representing the same citizens he
had served as Mayor of Salem. For
many years he played trombone in
the Moravian Band.
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