Overview
Winston-Salem grew into a major city as the home of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, maker of Camel cigarettes.
History
R.J. Reynolds started his tobacco company in Winston in 1875. The company's 1929 headquarters tower is said to have served as a model for the Empire State Building.
Today
Many old tobacco buildings now house offices, labs, apartments and an innovation district.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.